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New Survey Finds 56% of People Crave More 'Alone Time' for Mental Health, Especially During the Holidays
By Korin Miller
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I Tried Throwing Paint Around to Reduce Stress—Here's How It Went
By Liz Doupnik
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Stressed About Election Night? Here’s How to Stay Calm (and Sane) as Results Roll In
By Jaime Osnato

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'Rejection Therapy' Is Trending on TikTok—and Therapists Have Notes
By Ashley Broadwater
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'I'm a Therapist, and Here's How to Protect Your Mental Health if You've Recently Lost Your Job'
By Jaime Osnato
Mental Challenges
‘Reparenting’ Promises Long-Overdue Healing From Childhood Wounds—Here’s How It Works
By Lauren Mazzo
Parenting Advice
Back-to-School Season Is Stressful for Parents, Too. Here Are 10 Ways to Handle the Overwhelm
By Jaime Osnato
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I Tried Brainspotting Therapy to Heal My Betrayal Trauma, and the Results Stunned Me
By Sarah Klein
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The 'Sedona Method' Aims to Help You Release Painful Emotions—Here's How It Works
By Lauren Mazzo
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Narcissists Thrive on Controlling Others—Here's How to Safely Get Your Power Back
By Ashley Broadwater
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If You Got Diagnosed With ADHD During Menopause, You're Far From Alone—Here's What Experts Want You to Know About the Connection
By Cathy Nelson
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A 'Malignant' Narcissist Is the Worst Type of All—Here's How To Spot One
By Ashley Broadwater
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LGBTQ+ People Are at Higher Risk for Body Image Issues—Here's Why, and What We Can Do To Help
By Sara Youngblood Gregory
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As a Woman With Tourette Syndrome, It Took Me Years To Get a Diagnosis and Proper Treatment. Unfortunately, I'm Far From Alone
By Gretchen Gales
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Compartmentalizing Your Feelings To Get Through the Day Isn't Always a Bad Thing—Here's When It Can Get Unhealthy
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
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Yes, Bullying Can Happen to Adults: Here’s How To Handle It at Work, Home, and Online
By Melanie Curry
Mental Challenges
Busy Philipps Didn't Find Out She Had ADHD Until She Was an Adult, and the Diagnosis Changed Her Life
By Zoe Weiner
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Your 'Mother Wound' Can Make It Hard To Form Healthy Relationships as an Adult—Here's How To Cope
By Chanel Vargas
Mental Challenges
There Are 5 Stages of Burnout, and Understanding Them Is Key To Reclaiming Your Peace
By Lauren Mazzo
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According to Psychologists, Your Deep-Seated 'Trust Issues' May Really Be a Sign of Pistanthrophobia, the Fear of Trusting Others
By Amelia McBride
Mental Challenges
'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' May Be the Reason Why You're Such a People-Pleasing Adult
By Nandini Maharaj
Healthy Mind
Ablutophobia (or a Fear of Bathing) Can Have Serious Implications Beyond Poor Hygiene
By Lauren Mazzo
Healthy Mind
If the Passing of Time Totally Freaks You Out, You May Have Chronophobia
By Amelia McBride
Healthy Mind
If Your Flight Anxiety Keeps You on the Ground, You May Be Struggling With Aerophobia
By Amelia McBride
Fitness Tips
Why Laughter Really Is the Best Medicine for Gym Anxiety, According to a Comedian and a Happiness Expert
By Zoe Weiner
Healthy Mind
The Fear of Being Perceived in Person or Online Is Real, and It Has a Name: Scopophobia
By Amelia McBride
Mental Challenges
Germaphobia Is Bigger Than Just a Post-Pandemic Love of Hand Sanitizer—Here's How To Get Help
By Lauren Mazzo
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Thanatophobia, or the Fear of Dying, May Prevent You From Actually Living
By Mara Santilli
Changemakers
Anita Michaud Is Bringing Strangers Together, One Dinner at a Time
By Danielle Calma
Changemakers
Can Justin Baldoni Save Men From Themselves?
By Amelia McBride
Changemakers
You Are Cordially Invited to Larissa May's Digital Oasis
By Erica Sloan
Food and Nutrition
Dealing With Digestive Issues? Try Targeting Your Nervous System for Relief (Just Trust Us)
By Caroline Young, MS, RD
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Dark Winter Days Have You Feeling Meh? This Free Therapy Skill Is the Perfect Antidote to the Winter Blues
By Emily Hein
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More Campers Are Pitching Their Tents in Winter To Stave Off Seasonal Affective Disorder—Here’s Why Experts Think That’s a Good Thing
By Francesca Krempa
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7 Things to Do in Your 40s if You're Worried About Your Alzheimer's Risk
By Kathleen Felton
Postpartum Needs
I Vowed To Never Blame My Baby for My Problems—Until She Gave Me Dark Circles
By Aimee Simeon
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My Emetophobia Made Me Question Whether I Was Cut Out To Be a Parent
By Morgan Sullivan
Hormone Health
We've All Been Stressed—but How Do You Know if You're Dealing With Chronic Stress?
By Ciara Lucas
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Chaotic Good: Learning To Love My Very Messy Junk Drawer as a Person With ADHD
By Amelia McBride
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But Seriously, Where Does the Time Go? 8 Tips From ADHD and Productivity Experts To Conquer Time Blindness
By Katrina Eresman
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‘Victim Narcissists’ Are Secretly Super Manipulative—Here Are the 8 Red Flags To Help Spot One
By Ashley Broadwater
Travel Tips
How To Deal With Turbulence Anxiety So Your Next Flight Is Less (Emotionally) Bumpy
By Mara Santilli
Relationship Tips
The 'DIME Game' Is the Therapist-Backed Way To Help People-Pleasers Assert Themselves
By Emily Hein
Dating Tips
I Was Diagnosed With Autism at Age 30—And That New Understanding Has Transformed My Love Life for the Better
By Morgan Mandriota
Healthy Mind
The Key Differences Between Sympathy, Empathy, and Compassion—And How To Practice Them
By Lexi Inks
Healthy Mind
Can’t Stop Worrying About, Well, Everything? Therapists Recommend Using a ‘Worry Tree’ To Move On
By Amelia McBride
Healthy Eating Tips
How an Emotional Support Banana Became My Secret Weapon Against Anxiety
By Sarah Lempa
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A Surprising Psychological Reason Why You Tend To Overthink? Your Brain Is Trying To Avoid Something
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
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Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be Overwhelming—These Organizations Will Help You Take the First Step Toward Getting Well
By Jessie Van Amburg
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I Experienced a Mental-Health Dumpster Fire for Three Years and Still Didn't Go to Therapy—This Is What Made Me Try It
By Eva Rohan
Healthy Sleeping Habits
Why Sleep Loss and Mental Health Issues Can Be Part of the Same Vicious Cycle
By Amanda Svachula
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Finding the Beauty in My Own Bittersweet
By Francesca Krempa
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Parents of Kids With Disabilities Are in Mental Health Crisis
By Annie Tomlin
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You, Me, and ADHD: How Dating Someone Else With ADHD Made Me More Sensitive Toward My Own Struggles—And More Aware of My Strengths
By Amelia McBride
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It’s All in Your Head: How I Fell Into the Common Trap of Self-Gaslighting as a Lifelong Migraine Sufferer
By Erica Sloan
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I Don't 'Have Autism' —I'm Autistic. Here's Why That Matters
By Suzannah Weiss
Skin-Care Tips
Skin Dysmorphia Is a Very Real Mental Health Concern
By Erin Bunch
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5 Myths About Suicide You Need To Stop Believing, According to a Psychologist
By Helen Carefoot
Healthy Body
Why Can’t I Stop Biting My Lip All the Time? A Psychiatry Professor Explains the Common Tendency
By Rachel Kraus
Fitness Technology
I Bought This Touch-Therapy Device at the Height of the Pandemic—Here’s Why I Still Wear It Every Day To Soothe My Anxiety
By Jessie Quinn
Healthy Mind
Vent Writing Is the Cathartic Opposite of Gratitude Journaling—And Therapists Say It Can Help You Cope With Everyday Angst
By Amelia McBride
Healthy Mind
If Seeing Someone Else Fidget Makes You Anxious, You’re Not Alone—Here’s Why This Phenomenon Happens
By Nandini Maharaj
Healthy Mind
When It Comes to Emotional Energy, Are You 'Waxed Paper' or 'Velcro'? Here's How To Find Out
By Helen Carefoot
Mental Challenges
My Favorite New Age Spiritual Practices Ended Up Making My OCD and Anxiety Worse—And I'm Not Alone
By Eryn Johnson Sunnolia
Healthy Eating Tips
9 Leaders in Body Liberation To Follow on Social Media for Education, Inspiration, and Empowerment
By Ashley Broadwater
It’s Not All About the Kids: Back to School Can Be a Challenge for Parents, Too—Particularly Those With ADHD
By Rachel Kraus
Healthy Eating Tips
Adopting an Intuitive Eating Approach Can Positively Affect Your Mood and Mental State—RDs Explain
By Ashley Broadwater
Healthy Mind
Deep Breathing Can Reduce the Symptoms of an Anxiety Attack—Try These Techniques the Next Time You Feel One Coming
By Rebecca Norris
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Try ‘Brainspotting’ To Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks
By Helen Carefoot
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Sleep Loss and Procrastination Are Part of the Same Negative Feedback Loop—Here’s How To Break It
By Amelia McBride
Healthy Eating Tips
What Is Binge Eating? An Intuitive Eating Dietitian Explains
By Isabel Vasquez, RD
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Can Ketamine Therapy Really Cure Depression? Here’s What You Should Know About the Promising, Trending Treatment
By Michele Ross
Healthy Body
This Kind of Daydreaming Is Connected to Better Brain Health, No Matter Your Age
By Korin Miller
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Summertime SAD Is a Thing—Here’s How To Deal
By Rachel Kraus
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How To Tell When It’s Time To Break Up With Your Therapist
By Xenia Ellenbogen

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‘I’m a Cognitive Neuroscientist, and I Created a 5-Step Neurocycle to Ease Mental Spirals’
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