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Young woman shows support in therapy session

Young woman shows support in therapy session

How to Support Someone in Recovery

Letting people know you’re ready to help them is often the first step in supporting someone who is in recovery from substance abuse. 

How Getting Organized Affects Your Mental and Physical Health

Woman in mid 20s helping 7 year old son unpack cardboard boxes and plastic containers as they organize their new apartment.

Woman in mid 20s helping 7 year old son unpack cardboard boxes and plastic containers as they organize their new apartment.

Feel like your life is a whirlwind? Organization and your health are related.

Rearview shot of a young woman suffering with back pain while working from home

Rearview shot of a young woman suffering with back pain while working from home

A New Approach to Dealing with Chronic Pain

Treating chronic pain shouldn't just focus on physical causes. You also need to look at psychological and social issues.

Why Sharing Your Grief is Good for Your Mental Health

Woman Speaking At Support Group Meeting For Mental Health Or Dependency Issues In Community Space

Woman Speaking At Support Group Meeting For Mental Health Or Dependency Issues In Community Space

Elizabeth Sanders says sharing her grief in essays proved cathartic as she mourned the loss of her husband’s death at 34. It also helped her find love again.

hands of girl in gymnast grips before performing on horizontal bar

hands of girl in gymnast grips before performing on horizontal bar

Mental Health Tips for Your Inner Athlete

You don’t have to be an Olympic star to see that your mental health can affect your sport. Here are some tips for your inner athlete.

4 Ways Grief Can Impact Your Mental and Physical Health

Woman mourning, wearing black and holding flowers, someone puts a hand on her to console

Woman mourning, wearing black and holding flowers, someone puts a hand on her to console

From depression to heartburn, there are lots of ways grieving a loss can impact your mental and physical health.

Young beautiful woman sitting on the pier enjoying sunset with copy space

Young beautiful woman sitting on the pier enjoying sunset with copy space

Feel Summertime Sadness? You’re Not Alone

Do you find yourself feeling blue during the summer? You may have summer seasonal affective disorder. Here are the signs—and what to do about it.

Pandemic, Pet’s Death Opens Floodgate of Emotional Pain

Tommy Allen

Grief from losing his dog tapped into pain LGBTQ+ activist Tommy Allen had experienced for decades. Exacerbated by the pandemic, this trauma led to depression.

Family lying and playing on a hammock in the woods

Family lying and playing on a hammock in the woods

Lazy Summer Days: Why It’s Healthy to Rest and Recharge

Americans are notorious for being preoccupied with work, which means they’re missing out on the critical benefits of truly taking a day off to rest.

Parents: It’s OK To Take Time for Yourself

African young woman lying on sofa drinking coffee and reading an interesting book at home

African young woman lying on sofa drinking coffee and reading an interesting book at home

Neglecting self-care can have serious effects on both your health and your ability to be a good parent. Here's how to put yourself first sometimes.