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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Top Tricks from Therapists on How to Deal with Anxiety

What's one of the worst things about having anxiety? Worrying about how much you worry. Here's how to stop.


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14 Things to Never Say to Someone with Depression

Even if you have the best of intentions, these tidbits of advice may hurt someone with depression more than they...


13 Signs You Could Have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

If you've ever been through something dangerous, shocking, extremely unsafe or life-threatening, look out for these subtle changes in your...


12 Ways to Help Someone with Depression, According to Psychologists

It can be tough to know what to do or say, so use these ideas straight from mental health professionals...


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14 Things Only People with Anxiety Will Understand

Living with anxiety is a huge challenge, and few non-sufferers can comprehend how the mental illness affects people. Here's what...


8 Signs You Could Have High-Functioning Depression

Just because you're not too sad and listless to get out of bed doesn't mean you may not be depressed....


7 Silent Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety

Your anxiety may be affecting your life—and your general health—more than you realize. Here are the warning signs.


10 Foods That May Help Fight Depression

Treatment for depression can be a complicated process involving both therapy and medication. But one often-overlooked factor is nutrition.

Health Benefits of Hugging, Backed By Science

Hugs can be a surprisingly powerful health booster.


How Friends Relieve Stress and Help Us Cope

Friends are great, but most of us don't realize exactly how great: Here's how close relationships relieve stress and keep...


13 Suicide Warning Signs That Are Easy to Miss

Death by suicide is on the rise, and anyone can be at risk. Learn the subtle signs that someone might...


Why Childhood Trauma Puts You at Higher Risk for PTSD

People can suffer the exact same trauma side-by-side—yet only one will develop PTSD. Researchers are zeroing in why.


11 Telltale Signs You’re Being Passive Aggressive—Without Even Realizing It

Have you ever answered "no" when someone asked you if you were upset—even when you were fuming? If so, you...


12 Things You Should Really Never Microwave

Popping the wrong foods, containers, or mugs in the microwave could make you sick, expose you to harmful chemicals, or...


18 Everyday Things That Could Trigger Anxiety

If you're late for an appointment or about to meet your new boss, it's clear why you're anxious. But if...


11 Simple Tricks to Stop Yourself from Overthinking Everything

Thinking too much can trap the brain in a worry cycle. When you find yourself going round-and-round over an issue,...


13 Signs You’re Dealing with a Psychopath

The word psychopath might evoke the image of a serial killer or fictionalized villain, but knowing these psychopathic signs can...

10 Silent Signs Stress Is Making You Sick, from Expert Doctors

Americans are more stressed than ever, according to an American Psychological Association survey, and nearly one-third say stress impacts their...


30 Unusual Phobias You Never Knew Existed

Phobias are about more than just fear. People with phobias can have marked anxiety about a specific object or situation...


18 Foods That Are Proven to Boost Your Mood

The cure for your blues is in your pantry.


10 Best Supplements for Depression Worth Trying

Everyone is different, but some form of talk therapy and antidepressants (if you need them) are likely the best bets...


8 Myths of Happiness You’ve Convinced Yourself Are True

Think the right job, a bigger house, or a perfect spouse is the ticket to happiness? Turns out there's a...


You’ll Be Happiest During These Two Years of Your Life, According to Science

Good news: your happiest years are still ahead of you. Science says so!

Nicer People Are More Prone to This Mental Health Disorder

We're all encouraged to be nice, but it turns out this positive quality can be a very real negative.


Why You Get a Lump in Your Throat When You’re About to Cry

It's not in your head—that lump in your throat when you're about to cry is a real feeling we all...


12 Stress-Relief Toys and Products That Actually Work

Some days, life can make even the calmest person feel anxious. Find your zen with one of these calming stress-relief...


11 Ways to Beat Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Follow these expert-backed tips to help you cope with seasonal affective disorder, from spending time with animals to positive...


10 Surprising Ways Stress Can Be Good for Your Body

Stress is almost always the bad guy in life, but—surprise!—small or moderate amounts of it may actually make you feel...


14 Little Ways You Can Avoid Seasonal Affective Disorder

Don't let this seasonal mood disorder get you down. Read on for expert-approved strategies for getting through the winter months,...