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Mental Health

Intense Fear of Rejection Is Common in People With This Condition

Paris Hilton just highlighted her experience with it in a new interview.
Mental Health

The Best Way to Get Off Your Antidepressants, According to New Research

Scientists compared five major strategies side by side.
Mental Health

A Lot of Women Don’t Realize They’re Lonely. Here Are the Subtle Signs

Loneliness can harm your health and “should not be taken lightly.”
Mental Health

This Is How Fast a Social Media Detox Can Boost Your Mental Health

New research shows big benefits in a short time.
Depression

5 Subtle Signs of Seasonal Depression to Watch Out For

Sure, SAD can famously make you feel, well, sad, but it can also cause less obvious symptoms that are easy to miss.
Mental Health

I Look Like I Have It Together, but I’m Living With High-Functioning Depression

Getting better isn’t always the whole story.
Health

The 5 Best Foods to Eat for Better Mental Health

Your diet can affect *all* of your organs—brain included.
Mental Health

Everything You Need to Know About Ketamine Therapy

From what it actually is to whether it lives up to all the hype.
Mental Health

Motherhood on Mushrooms: Microdosing Psilocybin Helped Me Cope with Parenting Stress

I tried to find calm, one tiny dose at a time.
Mental Health

Wondering If It’s Time to Stop Taking Your Antidepressant? Read This First

A few signs can help you determine if you’re ready to start the taper.
Mental Health

6 Habits Therapists Are Begging You to Break for the Sake of Your Mental Health

You might not realize these behaviors are sapping the joy and ease from your life.
Life

9 People Share How They Coped With the Crushing Pain of Losing a Parent

“I reminded myself that while I wouldn’t come out of the grieving process unchanged, I would come out of it.”
Life

How to Gently Encourage a Loved One to Go to Therapy

If they are super resistant—but could probably benefit from professional help—try these talking points.
Mental Health

What to Do If Your Chronic Illness Is Taking a Toll on Your Mental Health

To start, be okay with not feeling okay.
Depression

Yes, Your Period Can Make Your Depression Worse. Here’s Why—And How To Cope

It’s called PME and it can be really serious.
It's a trap!

Why Being a Perfectionist Is So Bad for Your Health

Holding yourself to impossible standards doesn’t actually help you—and can make you miserable in the process.
Migraine

My Depression and Migraine Were So Intertwined, I Thought I’d Never Feel Better

My pain was unbearable for so long, but the right treatment—and finding community—saved my life.
Depression

Why a Little Trip to a Museum or Concert Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health

In some places, doctors can even "prescribe" art to help with anxiety and depression.
Mental Health

5 Little Ways to Show Up for a Friend Who’s Depressed

You don’t have to act as their therapist to make a meaningful difference.
Mental Health

How to Tell When It’s Time to Start an Antidepressant

You don’t have to wait until things get “bad enough” to feel better.