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Two men stare at each other lovingly during their wedding ceremony

Two men stare at each other lovingly during their wedding ceremony

Youth Suicide Rates In LGBTQ+ Community Decrease Since Legalization of Gay Marriage

Contributor Monica Drake shares a personal story from a friend who came out as gay; and how the legalization of gay marriage affected his outlook.

How Does Trauma Impact the Body?

The effects of trauma on the body vary from person to person, but treatment methods are available.

The effects of trauma on the body vary from person to person, but treatment methods are available.

Acute, chronic and complex trauma can have damaging effects on the body if not treated. Therapy, lifestyle changes and a few other options can help.

Female theropist carrying out tapping session with a senior client at home

Female theropist carrying out tapping session with a senior client at home

What is Tapping? How is it Beneficial for Pain and Anxiety?

Related to acupressure, tapping is a way to create a mind-body connection to lower your stress level.

How Mental Health Care Changed My Life

Monica Drake

Monica Drake

Monica Drake, writer and mental health advocate, shares her mental health journey. "You are not alone in this. Millions of others, including me, are with you."

She's got a serious case of the Monday blues

She's got a serious case of the Monday blues

How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Stress

Preventing and managing long-term stress can lower the risk for serious health conditions.

Blue Mind Theory: The Effects of Water on Mental Health

Couple watching a beautiful sunrise together

Couple watching a beautiful sunrise together

A love for water can give you a Blue Mind boost, and the science behind blue color psychology can make you feel calm and relaxed.

Depressed woman drinking red wine at home.

Depressed woman drinking red wine at home.

How Stress-Induced Drinking Impacts Your Health

When does a drinking habit become a drinking problem, and how does stress fuel that vicious cycle? We talk to a medical expert about what impacts it can have on

How to Talk to a Loved One About Hoarding

How to Talk to a Loved One About Hoarding

How to Talk to a Loved One About Hoarding

Before broaching the topic with a loved one, consider educating yourself on hoarding disorder, which impacts approximately 2.6% of people.

Sitting with the worries of an uncertain future

Sitting with the worries of an uncertain future

Are You Willing to Reveal Your Wounds So That You Can Heal?

Don’t be afraid to reveal your wounds so that you can heal. You have the resilience and the strength to not only heal but also thrive in your life.

14 Ways Your Body Reacts to Stress: How You Can Cope

Overworked stressed millennial woman sits in front of her laptop

Overworked stressed millennial woman sits in front of her laptop

Here are some common factors to look for to see if your body is reacting to stress.