After Losing My Son, I Didn’t Want to Be ‘Strong’
During my pregnancy with my son Milan, I remember sitting with a pain that didn’t feel normal. It was sharp,...
Health / Mental Health
Having ‘Boring’ Conversations Is Really Good for You, Psychologists Say
It’s tempting to try to bypass co-workers in the break room or limit small talk with the person waiting next...
The Unexpected Mental Health Effect of GLP-1 Medications
By now, you can probably list off the potential perks of going on a GLP-1 receptor agonist like Ozempic or...
4 Signs You’re in a Trauma-Bond Relationship, According to Experts
There are endless explanations for why people go back to toxic exes—and for Taylor Frankie Paul on The Secret Lives...
How to Stop Overthinking: 6 Tricks from Therapists
Anyone who’s ever felt trapped in their own head knows the advice to “just stop overthinking” is easy to give...
What Helps After a Week of Stress-Eating
Finally, Tsui notes, psychological factors could also affect how your body responds to stress-eating. Depending on how much you’ve internalized...
Why Anxiety in Your 30s and 40s Can Feel Worse, According to a Licensed Therapist
Your 30s and 40s are what some would consider the best years of your life. You’re no longer “figuring it...
A Surprising Workout to Help You Feel Calmer (It’s Not Yoga)
“I like to think of exercise as a bit of a buffer,” Hillary Ammon, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at the...
How to Be More Resilient, According to Therapists
Some people seem to have the impressive ability to shake off setbacks and stay positive. Meanwhile, even the most confident...
‘Quiet Quitting’ Your Family Might Save Your Sanity
By now you’ve probably heard something about Brooklyn Beckham’s tension with his family. For months there were unaddressed rumors that...
What Is Toxic Independence? And 5 Signs You Have It
You’re going through something big, but you don’t speak up. You’re exhausted, but you white-knuckle through the day. Your friends...
Is It Anxiety or Hyperthyroidism? Here’s How to Tell the Difference
After her divorce, when Sarah Cunningham, then 36, was navigating her new life as a single mom to a young...
7 Clever Ways to Take a Little Break From Your Family During the Holidays
Pro tip: “Communicate your situation before or as soon as you arrive,” Erica Turner, LMFT, owner of Rosewater Therapy in...
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5 Types of Toxic In-Laws—and How to Deal With Each
It’s no coincidence that toxic in-laws are such a popular trope in movies—and the star of some of the juiciest,...
The Best Way to Get Off Your Antidepressants, According to New Research
Antidepressants can be a lifesaving medication for people struggling with a serious mental health disorder. But if you’ve been doing...
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6 Subtle Signs of Loneliness That Women Tend to Miss
When you’re lonely, you usually end up slowly disengaging from the people around you, Dr. Brinen explains. There’s a lot...
5 Simple Ways to Get Ahead of Holiday Stress Right Now
The holiday season is meant to be about cheer and togetherness—at least that’s the idea. In practice, all of the...
This Is How Fast a Social Media Detox Can Boost Your Mental Health
“Social media for many people stokes comparison with unrealistic expectations,” Gail Saltz, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the NY...
Venting Doesn’t Make You Less Angry. Here’s What Does
When you’re ticked off, it’s tempting to immediately text your mom or best friend to rehash all the gory details....
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
Lately, it seems like every 20-something is running a marathon. What was once a niche feat reserved for the elite...
Jennifer Lawrence Wants You to Know About Her Postpartum Anxiety Meds
Jennifer Lawrence is fiercely private about her personal life, but the No Hard Feelings star just got candid about her...
5 Signs of Seasonal Depression That You Might Not Clock Right Away
Given how common (and insidious) SAD can be, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the warning signs so...
I Look Like I Have It Together, But I’m Living with High-Functioning Depression
According to the National Institutes of Health, after a first depressive episode, the risk of recurrence is 50%. That jumps...
How to Stay Calm in Uncertainty: 6 Tips From Therapists
Uncertainty is a natural part of life, but it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed when a lot of unknowns are...
Why You Should Stop Trying to Fix People
The urge to change someone for the better might sound like the heroic thing to do. Cardi B says Stefon...
12 Movies to Make You Cry
On days when everything just sucks (work’s stressful, you’re completely unmotivated, the vibes are just off), your inclination might be...
Selena Gomez Says This Therapy Helped Her Process Body-Shaming Comments
For Selena Gomez, mental health has never been something to hide—or be ashamed of. She’s been candid about her bipolar...
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