Mental Health

It's OK If Your Winter Arc Is More of a Winter Slump

Dec 31, 2024

It's OK If Your Winter Arc Is More of a Winter Slump

With the start of the New Year comes a mounting pressure to unlock the best version of yourself.

9 Foods That Help With Depression, Backed by Science and Doctors

Dec 23, 2024

9 Foods That Help With Depression, Backed by Science and Doctors

Whenever you're feeling down, eating a balanced diet filled with fruits and vegetables might be the last thing on your mind.

Do Affirmations Work? A Psychologist Explains Why They're So Effective

Dec 18, 2024

Do Affirmations Work? A Psychologist Explains Why They're So Effective

When life leaves you feeling out of control, there's power in setting positive affirmations.

Filler Dysmorphia Is Real — Here's How to Prevent Perception Drift

Dec 17, 2024

Filler Dysmorphia Is Real — Here's How to Prevent Perception Drift

"I kept wanting to go bigger and bigger until I couldn't wrap my lips around a straw properly," says Merissa Fernandes, 32.

16 Gifts For People With Anxiety, From Weighted Blankets to Journals

Dec 16, 2024

16 Gifts For People With Anxiety, From Weighted Blankets to Journals

For people with anxiety, sometimes the best gift is one that'll help with rest, relaxation, and decompression.

Are Breakup Haircuts Really as Liberating as People Say?

Dec 13, 2024

Are Breakup Haircuts Really as Liberating as People Say?

We all know someone who's gotten a "breakup haircut" after a dramatic split.

How to Recognize and Combat Medical Gaslighting

Dec 11, 2024

How to Recognize and Combat Medical Gaslighting

Have you ever walked into a doctor's office, voiced your concerns to a provider, and essentially been told that it's either in your head or just the result of stress, when you know it's something more?

How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays, According to Experts

Dec 5, 2024

How to Navigate Grief During the Holidays, According to Experts

The holiday season is approaching, and with it comes a moment to focus on joy and connection.

How to Leave Your Comfort Zone, According to Therapists

Dec 4, 2024

How to Leave Your Comfort Zone, According to Therapists

In June 2019, I wrote the word "ASPIRATIONS" in my journal, all caps and underlined.

Spotify Wrapped Is Here — and Your Therapist May Be Interested In Your Results

Dec 4, 2024

Spotify Wrapped Is Here — and Your Therapist May Be Interested In Your Results

The data is securely locked in and disclaimers are popping up on social media.

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

Dec 3, 2024

What It's Really Like to Be Chronically Ill During the Holidays

When I pack my bags to go to my in-laws' house for Christmas, I have to bring an entire bag of medication.

How to Get Out of "Functional Freeze," According to a Trauma Therapist

Dec 3, 2024

How to Get Out of "Functional Freeze," According to a Trauma Therapist

For so many of us, productivity is king.