Keri Wiginton

My mind gets a little fuzzy when I concentrate for too long. So, to protect my focused time, I rearranged my life, trading a steady salary as a multimedia journalist covering the tech world for flexibility as a freelance writer focusing on health and wellness. Working less, not more, holds the key to my productivity.

Everyone's brains are a little different. Learn why that's a good thing.

You've decided to stop breast cancer treatment. What comes next?

Reasearch says experiencing happiness is good for well-being, pursing it can backfire. Here’s what happened when I tried it.

How data tracking may bring mental health treatments to the masses.

Here’s what you need to know about taking medical mementos home.

I’m not the only one with a brown thumb. However, most people I know don’t have an existential crisis about it. Here's how depression, anxiety and plant parenting don't mix.

Genes play a role in mood disorders, but they don’t write your destiny. Here's how meditation helped me lift my depression.

Antidepressants are a common way to treat depression. But they work a little differently for everyone. That may leave you wondering if they’ll work for you.

Primary care doctors can help bridge the gap in mental health care. In fact, they prescribe most antidepressants. But you may wonder if it’s OK to get your depression treatment from your regular doctor.

There’s no cure for dementia-related psychosis. But there are steps you can take to help you and your loved one live with the disease and its symptoms.

Treatment for dementia-related psychosis is different for everyone. But one thing’s for sure: As a caregiver, you play a big role in your loved one’s care plan. With your help, they can have a better quality of life for as long as possible.

It can be hard to talk with your loved one if they believe things that aren’t true. But the right skills can help you communicate with someone who has dementia-related psychosis.

Medical treatment isn't the same for everyone, especially if you're a minority in America.

Lung cancer can be a challenge. But you don’t need to handle it alone.