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Things That Will Always Make You Happy, No Matter Your Age
Lily di Costanzo
Dec 29, 2015
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The Easiest Way To Be A More Creative Person
Sarah Jacoby
Dec 28, 2015
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What It’s Like To Live With Sleep Paralysis
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Dec 28, 2015
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Here’s What We Learned From A 5-Day Meditation Challenge
Stressed and distracted, our own Lucie Fink decided to find out whether five days of meditation could help her chill. Research has shown that people who me
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Here’s What You Should Know About Seasonal Affective Disorder
Now that the days are shorter and colder, it's time to talk about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). A new video from the American Chemical Society
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why Experiences Don’t Always Make The Best Gifts
By now, you've probably heard it a thousand times: We should all be spending our money on experiences rather than things. But a new study reminds us t
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Sarah Jacoby
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3 Ways To Deal With Social Anxiety At Holiday Parties
It's holiday season — and holiday party season. And, as new survey results reveal, for many of us, that can bring on some serious social anxiety
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Sarah Jacoby
Fashion
Why Is Working In The Fashion Industry So Stressful?
Now, more than ever, I find myself wondering why stress plays such a key role in the fashion industry. It’s a wickedly fun, soulful, and creative fie
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Laura Hinson
Mind
This Social Network Is Just For People With Depression
Refinery29 is exploring mental health topics as part of our partnership withClinton Global Initiative University.One of the most damaging elements of depre
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
This Is Your Brain On Christmas
The BMJ is known for its lighthearted studies during the holiday season, and this year's Christmas issue doesn't disappoint. In a study titled
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Meghan De Maria
Mind
This Personality Trait Measures How Easily Distracted You Are
If you have a hard time getting through pretty much anything without flipping through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter again (just for good measur
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
About That Study Linking Antidepressants To Autism…
A new study linking the use of antidepressants in pregnancy to childhood autism has headlines flying. But this is one that could use a healthy dose of skep
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Depression — What It Is & How To Recognize It
Despite lots of advancements in the psychology world, many aspects of depression remain mysterious, to mental health professionals and their patients alike
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
How Basic Politeness Can Reduce The Effects Of Stress
From deep breathing to angry naps, we've tried pretty much every quick stress-relief tip out there. But according to new research, one of the easiest
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Meditation Is Surprisingly Effective In Pain Management
You probably rarely consider the difference between stubbing your toe and the expletives you utter in reaction to stubbing your toe. The two actions happen
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Sara Coughlin
Mind
New Study Suggests Happiness Doesn’t Make You Healthy
Being happy is supposedly good for us. But what about being cranky? Well, a new study suggests that there's nothing unhealthy about being in a bad moo
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
How To Deal With Anxiety When Horrible Things Are Happening In Th...
Mass shootings and looming threats of terrorism are scary even when we're not personally connected to them. And while fear is a totally normal reactio
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Why I Take Psychedelic Mushrooms For My Health
I’m on mushrooms right now. Just a small amount, about half the size of my pinky nail. I’m not hallucinating or anything, but for the past coup
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A. Khan
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People Are Using Pinterest To Talk About Their Depression
Pinterest isn't just for finding your next mason-jar-based craft. Now, the site has its own thriving mental-illness-focused community. And in a new st
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Sarah Jacoby
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7 Ways To Help Someone Who’s Having A Bad Trip
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Rachel Sturtz
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Sheryl Sandberg Shares The Reason She Grieved For Her Husband On ...
This morning, Facebook COO and Lean In author Sheryl Sandberg appeared on The TODAY Show to talk Facebook's 2015 Year In Review (the company's lo
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Hayley MacMillen
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I Had Postpartum Psychosis
As told to Laura Barcella. My husband, James, and I had been married for exactly a year when I got pregnant at 33. I was beyond thrilled. I’m a teach
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Laura Barcella
Mind
The Surprising Way People With Eating Disorders Are Using Instagram
If you use Instagram, you’ve likely seen one of the 23 million uses of the hashtag #fitspo — but while the platform is a collection point for t
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Sydney Mondry
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This Photographer Documented Her Sister’s Life With Schizoa...
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Hypnosis Is The Best Thing That’s Happened To My Body Image
Everyone gets stuck sometimes. I regularly get emails from people who feel as though they've hit a wall, whether it's in the intuitive eating pro
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Kelsey Miller
Mind
Women With More Tattoos Have Higher Self-Esteem
Those of us with tattoos know that it takes a certain level of confidence to put your favorite quote or design on your body permanently. So it's proba
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
If You’re Terrified Of Going To The Dentist, Try This
For most of us, going to the dentist is a chance to pamper our pearly whites. But for others, it's like entering a den of endless nightmares. Luckily,
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
How Being Lonely Can Make You Sick
Being lonely makes you feel like crap emotionally, but because social isolation is also a risk factor for a whole bunch of illnesses, it can make you feel
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Sarah Jacoby
Mind
Do You Have “Google Brain”?
Quick…What's your best friend's birthday? How about your sister's phone number? When you're stumped in the middle of a conversati
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Erin Donnelly
Mind
Why Your Friends Get So Reckless When They’re Drunk
It doesn't get much better than a night out with your friends. But for some of us, drinking brings out a different version of ourselves — one th
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Sarah Jacoby
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