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ADAA Blog Post by Ashley Smith, PhD - Research shows that the more present we are, the happier we tend to be, even when the present moment isn’t pleasant or enjoyable. Rumination is a sneaky mental habit that zaps us of joy. This is where gratitude can be particularly helpful.

Gratitude may be especially helpful for kids and teens who suffer from symptoms of anxiety and depression, given its ability to improve symptoms associated with both of these categories of mental health disorders.

Let’s face it: no one likes vomiting, but how do you know if your dislike of vomit has crossed into phobia territory? Read Dr. Kissen's blog to learn more about emetophobia and how to retrain your brain to see vomit as tolerable and not terrifying.