Here’s How Vitiligo Can Affect Your Mental Health, From People Who Get It

For Tonja Johnson, 53, the emotional toll of living with vitiligo was…

Ed Sheeran Says He Used Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms to Avoid His Grief

Ed Sheeran has recently been outspoken about his mental health, including his…

The Idea That Untreated Bipolar 1 Is Good for Creativity Is a Dangerous Myth

If you have bipolar 1, a type of bipolar disorder that causes cycles…

7 Simple Mindfulness Exercises That Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety

If you’ve got a pulse on the wellness world, you’ve likely heard…

7 Simple Ways to Be Kinder to Yourself, According to Experts

Since childhood, chances are you’ve been expected to be nice to others;…

To Accept My Chronic Condition, I Needed to Grieve the Life That Could Have Been

Three years ago, I started seeing a nutrition therapist to work on…

Try This Stress-Relieving Grounding Technique Next Time You’re Outside

Spring never comes soon enough for me. After months of being cooped…

‘I Didn’t Fit the Profile of a Victim’: Megan Thee Stallion on Surviving Gun Violence

Megan Thee Stallion opened up about experiencing gun violence firsthand, the online harassment…

How to Stop Romanticizing the Past So You Can Enjoy Your Life Right Now

A quick way to find out the answer? Give your memories a…

How to Feel Less Lonely at Work, According to Experts

It might not seem like much, but this approach to socializing—with a…

What Is Body Dysmorphic Disorder and How Is It Treated?

Back to top What triggers body dysmorphic disorder?  “Research suggests that BDD…

4 Ways to Tell If Your Self-Care Practice Is Actually Making You Feel Better

Every weekday, I try to carve out 30 minutes or so to…

Eczema Can Hurt Your Mental Health—Here’s How to Find Support

As noted above, stress can exacerbate eczema symptoms for some people, resulting in…

3 Things to Do When Cleaning Out Your Mess of a Closet

For some of us, an afternoon dedicated to organizing tees and sneakers is the…

The Myth That ‘French Women Don’t Get Fat’ Is Both Wrong and Harmful

“This image of the thin French woman concerns a small portion of…

Grieving Lost Time Is Totally Normal—Here’s How to Find Healing

Rather, time grief tends to be cyclical, she says. Sometimes, the pain…

6 Ways Living With Crohn’s May Impact Your Mental Health

Some people with Crohn’s disease develop food-related anxieties, and because eating and…

5 Subtle Seasonal Affective Disorder to Pay Attention To

February can be a bleak time for those of us who thrive…

Crohn’s Disease Changed My Body. Here’s How I Made Peace With My Diagnosis.

I eventually turned to the internet to find other people who were…

The New Childhood Obesity Guidelines Are Appalling, Experts Say

“My initial reaction was shock,” Cheri Levinson, PhD, an associate professor of psychology…