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Kanye West Says He’s Spent “6 Months Off Meds”

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After Mocking Pete Davidson, This Comedian Apologized For His Insensitivity

10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Mood Right Now

Anxious At Work? When To Talk To Your Boss About Stress

Eva Sanchez*, 25, works as a supervisor at a nonprofit supporting at-risk youth. As someone who has PTSD, depression, and anxiety — this work environment

by Ludmila Leiva

The Emotional Toll Of Hair Loss That No One Talks About

At least twice a day, I find myself staring at the tops of strangers' heads on the subway, fixating on the thickness of their hair and the size of the

Can SAD Lamps Actually Make You Happier?

Whether or not you have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression with a seasonal pattern, at some point in the fall and winter months, you m

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Cardi B’s Sweet Words Of Encouragement To Selena Gomez

World Mental Health Day was celebrated earlier this week, while folks have been openly speculating on the condition of public figures like Kanye West and B

by Meagan Fredette

Lady Gaga Wrote A Powerful Essay About Fighting Suicide

If you are thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Crisis Line at 1-800-784-24

by Kimberly Truong

Racism Can Affect Your Mental Health From As Early As Childhood

It's not exactly a surprise that racism can affect your mental health, but a new study published in the journal American Psychologist has shed some ne

by Kimberly Truong

6 Texts To Send When You're Feeling Blue

by Kimberly Truong

When to Tell Your Partner About Your Mental Health Issues

There are plenty of big conversations you'll probably have when you're dating someone: whether or not you want to get married, if you want to hav

by Kimberly Truong

How Do You Know If Your Therapy Sessions Are "Working"?

It's a generally accepted idea that therapy can be beneficial for everyone and anyone, but because mental health journeys are so personal, it's m

by Kimberly Truong

Karamo Brown Says He’s Living Proof Mental Health Treatment Helps

It’s no secret that mental health, and mental illness, aren’t talked about as much as they should be. Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown helps the show’s her

by Meagan Fredette

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Teal Swan & The Craziest Wellness Cult Conspiracy You’ve Never He...

Teal Swan, a tall, Amazonian woman with piercing blue eyes and long, dark hair, is a well-spoken wellness guru for the Goop generation and a self-described

by Morgan Baila

How To Talk About Your Depression To People Who Don’t Get It

When I started experiencing depression, one of my childhood friends told me that she spent a long time trying to understand what I was going through — un

by Kimberly Truong

How Often Should You Be Going To Therapy?

If you have the privilege of being able to access therapy, you might have a lot of questions about what to expect from it. Who benefits from it? What happe

by Kimberly Truong

Yes, Your Roommate Can Affect Your Mental Health

Anyone who has had roommates (or even lived with family members) knows that sharing a living space with someone can affect your mental health. Whether you&

by Kimberly Truong

Here's What Depression Can Do To Your Body

People often think of depression as an emotional disorder that only affects your mood and your mind, and while it is a mental health issue, it can affect y

by Kimberly Truong

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6 Mental Health Victories People Have Celebrated

by Kimberly Truong

How To Come Back From A Depressive Spell

Given that more than 300 million people worldwide have had depression, we're all bound to have vastly different experiences living with it. But for ma

by Kimberly Truong

How Much Should You Exercise To Manage Your Mental Health?

When it comes to improving your mental health or even just lifting your mood, exercise always seems to be at the top of everyone's advice list. Take i

by Kimberly Truong

Why You Might Be Feeling More Anxious In The Summer

Believe it or not, we're already careening towards end of summer. And if you've noticed that you're feeling a little more anxious than usual

by Kimberly Truong

Why Climate Change Might Be Linked To Higher Suicide Rates

If you are thinking about suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or the Suicide Crisis Line at 1-800-784-24

by Kimberly Truong

Why The Anniversary Of A Painful Event Is Such A Bummer

There are so many dates of the year that are meant to be exciting: birthdays, Christmas, and anniversaries. But not all anniversaries are joyous — and ev

by Kimberly Truong

Why Michelle Williams' Statement About Her Mental Health Is So Im...

Living with a mental health disorder may be difficult, but for some people, taking the step to ask for help is even harder. Former Destiny's Child mem

by Kimberly Truong

Can Exercise Really Help With Anxiety?

Someone recently asked me how I wake up early enough to work out in the morning, and the honest answer is that my anxiety usually wakes me up before the su

What To Do When Your Therapist Goes On Vacation

Summer is here, and so is vacation season. And just like the rest of us, therapists need to go on vacation too. But what does it mean for you when your the

by Kimberly Truong

Here's How Being Broke Can Impact Your Mental Health

If you've ever had to worry about where your next paycheck would come from, you know how anxiety-inducing and depressing it can be to feel like you do

by Kimberly Truong

How Physical Injuries Affect Your Mental Health

A few years ago, I fell on the sidewalk and broke three of the five fingers on my right hand. At the time, I laughed it off because it made for a funny sto

Why Grief Over Celebrity Deaths Like Anthony Bourdain's Feel So P...

On Friday, June 8, the world woke up to the tragic news that celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain had reportedly died by suicide. The news especially hit hard,

by Kimberly Truong

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