When You Need to Unwind: 10 Healthy Alternatives to Booze
Booze is not the only way to relieve that pandemic stress. We give you no-alcohol alternatives—and some can even give you a buzz!
21 Depression Memes that May Make You Feel a Little Better
Humor can help you deal with day-to-day darkness. And one way to laugh is with depression memes.
Let It Out: 14 Ways a Good Cry Affects Your Body and Mind
We cry when we're happy, sad, angry, frustrated, and moved... but why?
How This BIPOC Mental Health Podcast Got Me Through Covid-19
A mental health podcast with meditation specifically for BIPOC helped me practice self-care and stay calm during the pandemic.
I Have Anxiety—and Here’s How It Actually Helps Me
I was diagnosed with panic disorder 20 years ago at age 19. I quickly learned that treating anxiety requires a...
10 Tips for Understanding and Managing Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Everyone feels anxious and a little panicked now and then, but when worry becomes excessive and starts to affect everyday...
9 Mental Health Reasons You Actually Need a Good Cookout, from Therapists
A cookout's a win for your tummy! Find out how gathering in this special way is also good for your...
Why ‘Re-Entry Travel Anxiety’ Is Super Normal Right Now…Plus 5 Rules to Venture Ou...
Don't let unexpected nerves keep you from getting away this summer. Experts explain why this post-pandemic travel anxiety is...
Tennis Pro Sloane Stephens on Staying Positive and ‘Growing the Game’ Ahead of Wimbledon...
As tennis superstar Sloane Stephens heads to Wimbledon 2022, she discusses managing her mental wellness, her best trick to...
‘It’s OK to Slow Down’: The Story Behind TikTok’s Plant-Growing Guru, @Creat...
This fan-favorite influencer with 6 million followers shares how nature restored his spirit in tough times. Here we explore how...
Here’s What ‘Ecotherapy’ Means (Plus Its Awesome Effects on Your Health), from Exp...
What is ecotherapy, you ask? Psychology and gardening experts say it may explain one of the biggest home...
‘I Left My Career in the City to Open a Plant Shop—and I’ve Never Been Happier’
March 2022 data from the Census Bureau shows that hundreds of thousands of Americans saw the pandemic...
The 8 Best Indoor Plants for Mental Health, Say Wellness Experts
Science shows our plants take care of us, too.
Healing My Gut with Probiotics Relieved My Depression: I Tried It
Her young daughter's headaches led this worried mom to follow a doctor's dietary advice, which turned out to help...
Research Says This One Goal Will Motivate You to Exercise—and It’s Not Weight Loss
Plus, a yoga teacher-dietitian lists six questions to help you focus less on the way your body looks, and...
5 Ways Stress-Eating Impacts Your Gut Health, Mood, and More, Say Eating Psychology Specialists
Indulging in a massive comfort food session might feel like a relaxing outlet in the moment...but stress-eating leads to more...
The 10 Best Health Books of 2022: Therapists and Readers Rate the Bestselling Wellness Books So Far ...
Therapists, wellness experts, and readers dish on the year's top health and wellness books—and the best news? All of them...
I Tried It: A Rage Room “Felt Amazing” for Dealing with Pandemic Wedding Stress
A canceled wedding (thanks to the pandemic) brought this bride to her breaking point. How did she deal? Well ......
A Psychologist Says This Trending Way to Handle Anger May Actually Be Good for Your Heart
For those moments when your temper reaches the brink, a mental health expert—along with a former NCAA Division I team...
Looking for a “Rage Room”? A Therapist Suggests You Should Know This One Thing
Rage rooms are popping up all over the country. Is this fad a healthy way to deal with our pent-up...
Exhausted From Living Through Stressful Events? A Resilience Expert’s 6 Tips to Stay Encouraged
The Ohio State University's director on stress, trauma, and resilience research offers right-now tips to help preserve your mental...
10 Science-Backed Ways to Lower Your Stress This Instant (Really!)
Stressed? We feel you. Here, science comes to the rescue with actual proven ways to decrease your stress level—right now.
The 7 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks for Seasonal Affective Disorder, From Shoppers
Seasonal depression affects a reported 25 percent of us—but also, who couldn't use some support to sleep better? To help...
10 Easy Self-Care Swaps to Make in 2022
Make 2022 your healthiest year yet with these editor-approved self-care swaps.
How to Ask for Help During the Holidays Without Feeling Like a Burden
Therapists share their tips to help you get what you need to have a happier, healthier, and less stressful holiday...
What to Say to People Who Push Food on You During the Holidays
Most food pushers are well-intended, if misguided, but others may be trying to hurt or sabotage you. Here are expert...
How to Keep a Gratitude Journal, With 16 Prompts to Help You Get Started
According to experts, keeping a gratitude journal can have numerous health benefits. Here's what the experts want you to know...
How to Forgive Yourself, and Why
We all beat ourselves up over mistakes from time to time—but never forgiving yourself can be brutal to your mental...
Thankful Thursday: What If Thanksgiving Came Every Week?
Practicing thankfulness every week—or better yet, every day—can boost your mood, strengthen your relationships, and even help you sleep better.
What Is Gratitude Meditation, and How Can It Help?
Practicing regular gratitude can benefit your overall health and emotional well-being. Here's why it's important, and how gratitude meditation could...