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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16 Warning Signs You’re Addicted to Drama, Say Leading Mind-Body Doctors

We all have a little drama queen in us. Clinical experts outline when the theatrics turn problematicโ€”with steps to simmer the cycle.

What Is Laugh Therapy, and Should You Try It?

Science suggests caring for our mental health doesn't have to be so serious. A leading humor expert explains the power...


What Is ‘Secondhand Stress’? Here’s What It Means, Plus 5 Ways to Manage

A leading doctor says we may be able to quiet our stress by understanding this one timely concept.


Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Laugh

Doctors explain how a good giggle can elevate your health, extend your lifespan, and even strengthen muscles.


Are You Addicted to Drama? This Doctor’s 2-Minute Quiz Can Help You Find Out

"Drama addiction" is a growing conversation in the clinical psych world. Here's how to tell if it applies to you...

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The 9 Best Dog Breeds That Help With Anxiety, According to Animal Experts

Plus, four dog breeds you may want to avoid ifย anxietyย is a struggle for you.


I’m a Psychotherapistโ€”Here Are My 5 Keys to Letting Stress Go

If you count tending to others and listening among your responsibilities, you might benefit from this doctor's ideas for managing...


Experts Agree This Is Officially the Most Stressful Time of Day

If you've experienced morning stressors, you won't be surprised when you learn this is the most stressful time of...


How To Relax Your Mind

Stressed to the max? Try these four proven techniques to calm your mind down instantlyโ€”plus, experts share how to train...


What Is a ‘Slow Morning’? Here’s How To Have One

Is "rise and grind" culture making your days start off stressful? Here's why experts say you should embrace a slow...


What Is a ‘Slow Living’ Lifestyle?

Feel like you're living life on autopilot? Learn why a slow living lifestyle is an antidote to today's high-paced,


Ellie Goulding’s Real Reason for Getting ‘Fitter, Calmer, Stronger’

Artist, activist, mother and new author Ellie Goulding reveals the mindset shifts that have helped her find the brightest...


Jewelโ€™s Got a New Title To Take On Mental Healthโ€”In the Metaverse

After working for two decades in mental health advocacy, the Grammy-nominated singer makes a major announcement about a new...

The Best Health & Wellness Books for Your 2023 Reading List

For readers who love psychology, healthy eating, and so much more, we've rounded up a healthy stack of the most-anticipatedย 


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23 Celebs Share the Self-Care Secrets They Never, Ever Skip

It might seem like the stars should have all the time and money in the world to feel healthy, look...


Want to Stop Stress? A New Study Found This Solution Was More Powerful Than Meditation

It's definitely not a knock on meditation, which research consistently shows can significantly soothe your mind and physiological stress...


Deepak Chopra’s #1 Meditation for Happiness

Research suggests meditation can drive a 40% increase in your baseline happiness level. Check out this Deepak Chopra meditation to...


Signs of Seasonal Depression? 7 Simple Strategies to Help You Feel Better

Doctors' tips to manage seasonal affective disorderย are super accessible. Plus, here's who's most at risk for seasonal depression.


8 Best Mood-Supporting Vitamins and Supplements, from a Nutrition Psychologist

Here comes the sun! If you're researching supplements, a nutritional psychology specialist says a few particular nutrients and probiotics...


People Who Did This One Thing at Age 50 Were the Healthiest at Age 80

A new book from a renowned Harvard University doctor reveals why being happy is an even better predictor of...


The Happiness Diet: 7 Best Mood-Boosting Foods, from Nutrition and Brain Experts

Munch your way to a brighter day with the foods science increasingly suggests can make you feel happier.


Why Does Money Cause Anxiety? 5 Finance Habits to Transform Your Peace of Mind

No matter your financial situation, money and mental health are closely connected. Experts explain why this link is so...

Are You Faster Than Blake Leeper? The World Record Holder on Why ‘Discovering New Abilities Is...

On the new People Are Awesome show,ย Are You Faster Than Blake Leeper?, the eight-time Paralympic international medalist is giving us...


12 Sustainable Wellness Gifts This Holiday Season

Make holiday shopping fun and easy with these sustainable wellness products. There's something for everyone on your list.


Broadway Legend Sutton Foster’s Favorite Way to Decompress

A high-pressure job calls for a soothingย hobbyโ€”and for Sutton Foster, this one's more than just a way to unwind.


Grammy-Nominated Singer-Songwriter Jewel Opens Up About Her Painful Pastโ€”And What It Took to Heal

Jewel reveals how she survived homelessness and abuse, and how it inspired the songs we knew by heart in the...


Why You Should Go Out When You Want to Stay In (Again), According to a Psychiatrist

Feeling "enh" about those plans? Canceling may be the right moveโ€”but first, hear what mental health specialists suggest you should...


Howie Mandel Details His Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: ‘People Need to Know They Are Not Alon...

Howie Mandel reveals toย The Healthy @Reader's Digestย how struggling with mental health can be "debilitating."ย After being diagnosed with OCD as an...