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...
We Asked 9 Burnout Experts Their Secrets to Protecting Mental Health at Work—and They All Said the S...
It's a more universal experience than ever, according to a new study—but experts say a certain approach can help.
People Who Did This One Thing in Their 20s Were the Happiest at Age 80
A 100-year study reported out by a top Harvard doctor revealed the single mindset that defines life satisfaction, according to...
5 Healing Truths About Grief, from an Expert Doctor
After losing her brother to cancer, a writer set out to understand the "rogue wave that took me out." A...
I Study Behavioral Health for a Living: Here Are 8 Little Rules for a Happier Life I Wish Everyone Knew
An expert therapist reveals the simple, realistic habits she follows in her own life.
An Expert’s Tips for Navigating Bipolar 1 Disorder
Tarrah Holliday, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over five years of clinical experience treating people living with bipolar...
Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience depression, anxiety, and loneliness—but are rarely included in the conversation.
14 Natural Antidepressants That Health Experts Say Work
Natural antidepressants aren’t a cure-all, but science has found certain supplements may relieve symptoms—no prescription necessary.
Carnie Wilson Speaks Up on Mental Health: “It’s All About Erasing That Stigma”
The Grammy-nominated singer talks about why she's "giving back" by connecting with people experiencing a certain health condition.
New Study: Playing With a Dog For Just This Long Can Reduce Your Stress
As if we needed another reason to love our dogs...new research shows that it doesn’t take long for pups to...
Here’s How Long a Hug Needs to Last to Soothe Your Nervous System, Says Science
It's easy to feel overwhelmed these days. But research proves that one of the best methods for a quick body...
“Here’s How I Knew I Had an Eating Disorder”: An Individual’s Story Living w...
Nearly 30 million Americans experience eating disorders. A woman opens up about more than two decades of misunderstood behaviors.
Ketamine Therapy: A Medical Doctor Explains Its Use for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist explains how ketamine therapy is transforming depression treatment—and why it works when other options fall short.
Almost 37,000 Bottles of a Popular Anxiety and Depression Drug Recalled Nationwide
It's marketed as a generic option to name-brand mood meds, but it's been recalled for the same reason a competitor...
Audi Crooks on Keeping Eyes on the Prize and Caring for Mental Health
The Iowa State Cyclones center talked with us about staying sane—and successful—when social media is unkind.
New Research: If You Do This on the Way To Work, It Could Be Affecting Your Health
Reproductive health researchers found a rarely discussed "pathway" between the effect and its unexpected cause.
This Is the Happiest Time of Day, Finds a New Study
A study of almost 50,000 individuals revealed there's a window of the day—and the week—worth safeguarding and savoring.
Afraid To Fly? An Expert Doctor’s 10 Strategies To Keep Calm When You Travel
Travel jitters are normal in even the best of times. Here, a doctor who helps patients manage phobia and anxiety...
How a Person with Bipolar Disorder Thinks, an Expert Doctor Explains
A Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist discusses what the latest research suggests causes bipolar, what the individual experiences, and often effective interventions.
32 Powerful Quotes About Gratitude to Help You Show Appreciation
Showing appreciation can boost your mood even in dark times—plus, science shows it's good for your health. These inspiring quotes...
New Study: Just 46 More Minutes of Sleep Yields a Cheerful Health Benefit
Researchers from Baylor University studied 90 participants and discovered that minor sleep changes can have a major influence on your...
I Meditated Every Morning for 30 Days: Here’s What Happened
If you've felt setbacks and mental hurdles in your attempts to meditate every day, two experts gave our science writer...
New Study Says Pooping This Often May Lower Your Risk of Brain Disorder
A healthy bowel movement has a way of lightening the mood—and a new study by medical researchers in China...
Here’s the Real Reason This Election Season Feels So Tense, Says an Expert on Healing Who Surv...
For times that seem impossible to cope with, Dr. Edith Eger, PhD, offers life experience that will lift your spirits.
New Study: Women Rate Men with This Trait as the Most Attractive
Swipe right! A group of European researchers have found that personality is a major driver in mate selection these days.
Zooey Deschanel on Fulfillment
The adored and adorable actor's new partnership fits with whimsical perfection.
