Mental Health

Mental health contributes to your overall wellness. Learn about types of mental illness and how you can improve your overall outlook.

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The Science Behind Emotional Support Animals and Whether They Work

Emotional support animals allegedly help some people with mental health conditions, like anxiety, cope, but do they really work?


10 Short Rituals You Can Do Every Day to Boost Your Mental Health

It could take just seconds to start feeling calmer, happier, and healthier. Here's what to do to boost your mental...


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Why You Should Stop Using Stress and Anxiety Interchangeably

Our mental health experts explain why stress and anxiety aren't the same thing, and why it matters



Why Talking to Yourself Is Actually a Good Thing

Talking to yourself is pretty common. Here's how it can be a good thing.


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How 14 Wellness Experts Cope With Coronavirus-Related Stress and Anxiety

Check the news only twice a day, call your family, and... make your bed? Here are all the ways experts...


How to Avoid Emotional Eating Due to Coronavirus Stress

Cynthia Sass, registered dietitian, shares her five-step strategy for avoiding emotional eating, even during the Covid-19 pandemic.


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What’s the Best Way to Deal with Anxiety?

Are you worried, restless, or having trouble concentrating most of the time? It could be anxiety. This common mental health...

Depression During Quarantine: 13 Mental Health Tips from Therapists

Mental health experts offer tips to cope with depression during the coronavirus quarantine or if you or a loved...


33 Ways to Make Managing Stress Much Easier

Health experts weigh in on the simple ways to improve stress management for relief, from calling a friend to...


The 7 Different Types of Stress—and How to Ease Them

Mental health experts reveal how to cope with different types of stress, from ambient anxiety to money troubles


13 Signs You Could Have Secondhand Stress

Stress is contagious, and being around certain people can set off your stress response, even when your own life is...


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5 Things Doctors Need You to Know About Weighted Blankets

Doctors reveal what they want you to know about weighted blankets and their potential to reduce anxiety and promote...


Depression: How Can I Tell If I’m Depressed?

It can be difficult to know if you've gone from feeling depressed to having a major depressive disorder. Here's what...


How CBD Helped One Woman With Anxiety and Sleep Problems

Michelle Smith has anxiety and trouble sleeping and uses a daily CBD tincture, in addition to exercise and meditation,...


5 Tips to Beat Boredom and Keep Your Brain Engaged

The secret to keeping everyday life from becoming boring is surprisingly easy.


Here Are 8 Ways to Shut Down Your FOMO

Yes, you can overcome your fear of missing out, or FOMO. Here are tips from mental health experts on how...

Here’s Why Procrastination Can Actually Be Bad for Your Health

You might think procrastination is annoying but fairly harmless. Think again: Putting things off can be bad for your health.


Why Controlling Your Anger May Help You Live Longer

When you understand your rage—and how it can affect your health—you'll have a better chance of expressing it in a...


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How to Love Yourself: 5 Ways to Achieve Body Acceptance

Want to love yourself? Your first step may be accepting your body—or body acceptance—rather than trying to love your body...


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7 Therapist-Approved Ways to Deal with Dating Rejection

Rejection is a part of life. Here's how to overcome dating rejection using therapist-approved tips, from taking your time to...


How to Stop Fighting so Much, According to Relationship Experts

Ease the tension in your relationship and learn how to resolve conflict with advice from our relationship and dating experts.


Here’s Why You Feel Depressed the Day After Drinking

The overwhelming feeling of depression and anxiety after a night of drinking is more common than you think and here's...

‘Magic Mushrooms’ for PTSD: Why Psychedelics May Help Heal Trauma

Psychedelic-assisted therapy, including the use of 'magic mushrooms', may aid in the treatment of PTSD, research suggests.


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Why So Many People Are Scared of These 10 Things

Some of our top fears include both emotional and physical threats. Here's what you should know about fear.


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Not A Hugger: Why Some People Don’t Like Hugging

Don't like getting a hug? You're not alone. Our experts explain why.


11 Simple Ways to Prevent the Post-Holiday Blues

The post-holiday blues sometimes follow holiday depression. Here are some ways to cope with the emotional let-down that can happen...


How I Finally Overcame My Fear of Needles

Maryam Bami had to face her biggest fear to learn what was plaguing her health.


How to Deal with Depression: What Worked for 16 Real-Life People

From meds to exercise to experimental therapies, people break through the isolation and get real about the things that made...