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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8 Early Signs of OCD to Take Seriously

This destructive disorder can creep up on people. Familiarize yourself with the early symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder to help protect...


50 Tiny Changes That Will Make You a Happier Person

Happiness doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how you can choose joy every single day.


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How Not to Feel Lonely: 50 Science-Backed Tips Everyone Should Read

Whether chronic or transient, loneliness can be very complex; its antidote can't exactly be boiled down to one simple course...


30 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence Instantly

Quick tricks to feel like a rock star, anytime, anywhere!


10 Vitamins for Depression That Could Boost Your Mood

A diet deficient in key vitamins and nutrients might be to blame for bouts of bad moods. Here are some...


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10 Hidden Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Brain

Social media may affect the brain in unexpected, negative ways, from making you spend more money to sparking phantom vibrations.


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13 Things That Could Happen When You Quit Social Media

Social media is glorious fun and a colossal time-suck, not to mention pretty darn addictive. Here's what happens when you...


9 Hidden Strengths of Introverts

The wallflowers in your life are harboring secret powers. Here are just a few.

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8 Things That Get Way Harder When You’re Stressed

When everyday stress turns chronic, you could find some things in life getting harder, like your ability to focus...


14 Signs That You’re Really Shy—And What to Do About It

Are you shy, or are you an introvert or a quiet person? Experts reveal what makes you "shy" and how...


10 Ways to Have a Healthier Relationship with Social Media

Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family; while also sharing information about your...


14 of the Most Dangerous Misconceptions About Depression

Some ingrained notions about depression cause unneeded suffering for people with depression and those around them. Here's how to better...


13 Proven Ways to Change Your Luck

Think good luck is only for other people—the ones who were born lucky? Actually, we make our own luck, say...


17 Ways to Beat Your TV Addiction

Like kicking any habit, half the battle of TV addiction is acknowledging the problem and making the commitment to change....


14 Subtle Signs You’re a Hypochondriac

Do you have the Centers For Disease Control as your homepage? Do you check Google Flu Trends once a day?...


Depression vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

These are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, but getting good treatment depends on...


Science Has Finally Determined the 5 Little Life Skills That Promise Success

Here's good news: If you had a less-than-wonderful childhood, you can still have amazing success in life. How? It comes...

5 Life Secrets of People Who Never Seem Frazzled

We’ve all had days when you can't hold it together, but how come some people seem to stay cool and...


21 Hidden Health Benefits Music Lovers Wish You Knew

The right notes can dampen appetite, relax blood vessels, and improve brain focus.


10 Things You Should NEVER Say to Someone Suffering with Anxiety

Even people with the purest intentions can really make a mess when they try to help—here's what to avoid, and...


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10 Proven Ways to Boost Your Body Image in 10 Minutes or Less

It's hard to pull yourself out of a body-loathing funk, but our tips from experts will give your body...


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Why Am I So Irritable? 16 Medical Causes of Irritability

Feeling more irritable than usual? There could be a health condition, medical reason, or medication that's causing your irritability.


8 Mini Meditations to Relieve Stress and Anxiety

When stressful thoughts or feelings strike, these tricks from the book The End of Stress can...

4 Things That Happen to Your Brain When You’re Stressed

Your brain takes a beating when anxiety gets out of hand. Here’s how stress affects your brain—and how to...


11 Photos You Should Never, Ever Post on Social Media

It’s important to watch what you post. These posting pitfalls could endanger your job, your relationships, and your identity.


12 Medical Conditions That Could Cause or Trigger Anxiety

Everyone gets anxious from time to time. If you're constantly worried or on edge, you may have an anxiety disorder....


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10 Surprising Ways to Improve Your Body Image—No Dieting Required

Everything from family and friends to the media can have a negative influence on body image, but here's how to...


12 Things Successful People Do on Their Commutes

You could squander time on Facebook, or you could take a tip from how these successful people think.


10 Things Naturally Optimistic People Do Every Day

Adopt these simple habits and it won’t be hard to see the glass as half full.