| Today is my birthday. I’ve received an outpouring of love from so many wonderful people in my life, I almost don’t feel deserving of it. But I need to actively remind myself that not only should I accept kindness from others, I should also extend it to myself. Regularly. And this week, reporter Kristin Lesko chatted with experts on how to do exactly that.Self-love may seem like some eye-roll-worthy wellness trend. In reality, it’s anything but that. You give love, respect and attention to other people (and accept it from them). Why not treat yourself the same way?  The hallmark symptoms of depression, like withdrawal and sadness, seem obvious. But there’s one part of the illness that most people don’t know or talk about: Anger. Reporter Emily Blackwood talked with experts about what you need to know:Sometimes anger masks depression. That’s why if you’re experiencing more rage than usual, experts recommend reaching out to a mental health professional.
Men experience it more than women. And because men so often push loved ones away and mask their depression entirely, it’s more likely to be deadly. Men are more likely than women to die by suicide.
Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from actress Mandy Moore on what she tells herself when she’s having a bad day: I let myself know that it’s OK to feel my feelings, and that I’m a human being who is fallible and can make mistakes. I’m OK to have a down day, but tomorrow is a new day. I know that sounds so simplistic, but to not allow yourself to feel those feelings I think is doing yourself a disservice.
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