Mental Illness
Mental Health as Portrayed on TV Has a Dark Past—but Maybe (Hopefully) a Bright Future
New shows are giving hope to those desperate for more realism and complexity.
This Common Feminine Health Condition Puts Women at Higher Risk for Anxiety and Depression
Some symptoms can even determine the type of psychological distress a woman is most likely to manifest.
This Is Why You Need to Know How to Help a Friend with Depression
According to the stats, we’re all guaranteed to know someone dealing with this serious mental health condition.
What Going from Zero to Working Out Every Day Did for My Mental Health
There’s a lot to be said for sweat therapy.
Busy Philipps Is Proof That Good Things Come to Those Who Sweat
When it comes to your mental health, sweating now means shining later.
New Study Confirms Social Media Can Predict Depression. Here's What to Do If You See Alarming Signs.
If Sinead O'Connor was your social media "friend," what would you do?
This Could Be the Reason Why Summer Makes You Sad
Lana Del Rey isn’t the only one singing a somber tune this season.
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An Eating Disorder Survivor and Advocate Confronts the Controversy Surrounding ‘To the Bone’
For those who’ve lived it, how bad is this Netflix movie really?
Doing This After Pregnancy Helps Fight Off Postpartum Depression
Every little move you make helps toward a healthier (and happier) experience.
Why Psychologists Are Saying Anxiety Is Better for Us Than We Think
It’s time we took a more empowering view of this common issue.
5 Things Therapists Wish You Knew About Mental Illness
Don’t let stereotypes keep you from being mentally healthy.
7 Ways to Fall Asleep Faster When You’re Stressed Out
Foolproof methods to calm your racing mind at night.
3 Secrets to Liking Yourself
We are our own worst critics, but I found out how to change that.
5 Surprising Ways Reading Fiction Benefits Your Mental Health
Reading stories does so much more for us than ‘add knowledge.’
6 Helpful Things to Say to a Friend with an Eating Disorder
What to say is just as important as what not to say.
These 5 Things Helped Me Stop Feeling Guilty About What I Eat
Therapy for emotional eating helped me discover the secrets to a healthy relationship with food.
Feeling the Winter Blues? These Easy Changes Could Make All the Difference
January and February are the toughest months—but these tips will help get you through.