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Less Than 2% of American Psychological Association Members Are Black—Here's How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist and Why It Matters
February 01, 2023
Less Than 2% of American Psychological Association Members Are Black—Here's How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist and Why It Matters
While centering your emotional and mental wellness is universally vital, recent data showcases the damaging health effects of racial…
By N. Mincey
Black Women May Experience Less Obvious Signs of Depression, According to a New Study
February 01, 2023
Black Women May Experience Less Obvious Signs of Depression, According to a New Study
Depression is a mood disorder that doctors typically recognize when someone has feelings of sadness…
By Nandini Maharaj
The #1 Drink a Sleep Doctor Says To Sip During the Day for a Better Night's Rest
January 30, 2023
The #1 Drink a Sleep Doctor Says To Sip During the Day for a Better Night's Rest
You've likely come across more than a few creative sleep hacks—like wearing socks while in…
By Maki Yazawa
There's a Psychological Reason You Can't Stop Spending Money on Beauty Products
January 30, 2023
There's a Psychological Reason You Can't Stop Spending Money on Beauty Products
Picture this: You’re shopping for skin care online, and just before you check out, a…
By Jaclyn Smock
There’s a Difference Between Emotional Transparency and Emotional Vulnerability—Here’s Why That Matters
January 29, 2023
There’s a Difference Between Emotional Transparency and Emotional Vulnerability—Here’s Why That Matters
A friend once told me, “I’ve never seen you cry. I feel like you just…
By Annita Katee
Scrolling on Your Phone in Bed Could Make Your Melatonin Supplements Less Effective, According to Sleep Doctors
January 28, 2023
Scrolling on Your Phone in Bed Could Make Your Melatonin Supplements Less Effective, According to Sleep Doctors
Picture this: You’re just wrapping up your nighttime routine and getting ready for a restful…
By Helen Carefoot
Need Approval To Feel Valued? Here's How To Break Free of That Trap and Give Yourself Your Own Gold Stars
January 27, 2023
Need Approval To Feel Valued? Here's How To Break Free of That Trap and Give Yourself Your Own Gold Stars
It's easy to glorify the value of living up to the demands of others; doing…
By Lia Avellino, LCSW
Here’s Why High-Functioning Anxiety Can Feel Like the Mental Health Version of ‘No Pain, No Gain,’ According to Therapists
January 27, 2023
Here’s Why High-Functioning Anxiety Can Feel Like the Mental Health Version of ‘No Pain, No Gain,’ According to Therapists
I remember pulling up my pant leg so my doctor could get a better look…
By Nandini Maharaj
Why You Prefer To Rewatch the Same TV Shows and Movies Instead of New Material
January 26, 2023
Why You Prefer To Rewatch the Same TV Shows and Movies Instead of New Material
I'm a lover of TV and movies, and especially so during winter months, when it's…
By Helen Carefoot
I Tried a 'Sensory' Beauty Routine To See if It Would Calm My Anxiety—Here's How It Went
January 25, 2023
I Tried a 'Sensory' Beauty Routine To See if It Would Calm My Anxiety—Here's How It Went
When my anxiety was so bad that I was having multiple panic attacks a week,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Kept a 'One-Line-a-Day Journal' for 5 Years—Here Are My 10 Biggest Takeaways
January 25, 2023
I Kept a 'One-Line-a-Day Journal' for 5 Years—Here Are My 10 Biggest Takeaways
I’ve always found journaling to be both soothing and satisfying. In the past, it's helped…
By Danielle Cappolla
8 Signs Your Relationship Is Really Just a String of Manipulative Love Bombs
January 24, 2023
8 Signs Your Relationship Is Really Just a String of Manipulative Love Bombs
Have you ever felt like things were too good to be true with the person…
By Raven Ishak
21 Unexpected Gifts for Foodies for Valentine's Day That Are All Under $100
January 24, 2023
21 Unexpected Gifts for Foodies for Valentine's Day That Are All Under $100
Valentine’s Day might be the day of love, but that doesn’t mean that you can…
By Rebecca Norris
Mouth Taping for Sleep: Here's What a Doctor, Dentist, and ENT Want You To Know Before You Try It at Night
January 24, 2023
Mouth Taping for Sleep: Here's What a Doctor, Dentist, and ENT Want You To Know Before You Try It at Night
Mouth breathing isn’t ill-advised just because it's irksome to certain folks who hear it; those…
By Erica Sloan
Drinking Alcohol Before Bed Is Ruining Your Sleep Quality, According to a Neuroscientist and a Neurologist
January 23, 2023
Drinking Alcohol Before Bed Is Ruining Your Sleep Quality, According to a Neuroscientist and a Neurologist
A glass of wine may help you wind down after a long day at work,…
By Kara Jillian Brown
America's Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis, Not Just an 'Unspeakable' Tragedy
January 23, 2023
America's Gun Violence Is a Public Health Crisis, Not Just an 'Unspeakable' Tragedy
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on August 5, 2019. However, its message—that gun…
By Kells McPhillips
Experts Say Big Change Starts With Little Wins—And These 8 CVS Products Can Help You Prove the Theory
January 23, 2023
Experts Say Big Change Starts With Little Wins—And These 8 CVS Products Can Help You Prove the Theory
It’s a tale as old as time: You go into the new year with lofty…
By Well+Good Editors
7 Steps To Get Clear on What You Want To Achieve and How You Want To Feel This Year
January 22, 2023
7 Steps To Get Clear on What You Want To Achieve and How You Want To Feel This Year
Part of the reason New Year’s resolutions can be so tough to maintain is that…
By Kimberly Snyder
43 Gifts You Should Get Yourself on Valentine's Day for Ultimate Self Care, Relaxation, and Pampering
January 20, 2023
43 Gifts You Should Get Yourself on Valentine's Day for Ultimate Self Care, Relaxation, and Pampering
Not to take the romance out of Valentine's Day, but you probably won't get a…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
Why These 3 Tough Feelings Accompany *All* Changes in Life—Good and Bad
January 20, 2023
Why These 3 Tough Feelings Accompany *All* Changes in Life—Good and Bad
Life is uncertain and filled with changes. Regardless of whether a given shift from the…
By Helen Carefoot
This Celeb Beloved Skin-Care Brand Just Launched an Essence—And It’s the Secret to My Radiant, Baby Soft Skin
January 18, 2023
This Celeb Beloved Skin-Care Brand Just Launched an Essence—And It’s the Secret to My Radiant, Baby Soft Skin
If, like me, you’ve ever wrecked your skin with harsh toners in the pursuit of…
By Alexa Morales
‘I’m a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Stop Past Thoughts From Lingering'
January 18, 2023
‘I’m a Neuroscientist, and This Is How To Stop Past Thoughts From Lingering'
When you're reminded of certain memories, you might feel as though you're stuck. While you…
By Kara Jillian Brown
I Started Doing 5 Minutes of Yoga Before Bed Every Night, and Now I Fall Asleep in a Third of the Time It Used To Take
January 18, 2023
I Started Doing 5 Minutes of Yoga Before Bed Every Night, and Now I Fall Asleep in a Third of the Time It Used To Take
Falling and staying asleep is one of my daily (er, nightly) struggles. I have my…
By Amber Sayer
If You Find the ADHD Medication Shortage Debilitating— Here Are Some Psychologist-Approved Tips To Help You Get By
January 18, 2023
If You Find the ADHD Medication Shortage Debilitating— Here Are Some Psychologist-Approved Tips To Help You Get By
It’s been almost five months since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there…
By Han Schneider
'I’m a Morning News Anchor With a Call Time of 3:30 A.M., and This Is How I Make It Easier To Wake Up So Freaking Early'
January 16, 2023
'I’m a Morning News Anchor With a Call Time of 3:30 A.M., and This Is How I Make It Easier To Wake Up So Freaking Early'
If you've resolved to become a morning person, there are things you can do to…
By Annita Katee
I Tried the One-Hour Cleaning Method To Make Tidying Up Less Overwhelming
January 15, 2023
I Tried the One-Hour Cleaning Method To Make Tidying Up Less Overwhelming
Roughly nine million adults in the United States alone have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and as…
By Amelia McBride
7 Ways To Cultivate More Compassion and Harmony in All Your Relationships This Year
January 15, 2023
7 Ways To Cultivate More Compassion and Harmony in All Your Relationships This Year
As humans, we all want to be loved. Naturally, this leads us to seek out…
By Kimberly Snyder
This Year, I Resolve to Watch More Mindless Reality TV
January 14, 2023
This Year, I Resolve to Watch More Mindless Reality TV
While many of my friends are pledging to limit their screen time in 2023, I…
By Francesca Krempa
Exactly How To Protect Your New Boundaries From People Who Just Don't Get It
January 14, 2023
Exactly How To Protect Your New Boundaries From People Who Just Don't Get It
Anytime you strive to make a change in your life (as is especially popular to…
By Helen Carefoot
9 Focus-Boosting Candles Aromatherapists Say Will Spark Your WFH Brain When You’re Feeling Blah
January 14, 2023
9 Focus-Boosting Candles Aromatherapists Say Will Spark Your WFH Brain When You’re Feeling Blah
We know it’s a tough pill to swallow, but the holiday break is over, and…
By Alexa Morales
4 Common Habits a Sleep Doctor Is Begging You To Stop for the Sake of Your Shut-Eye
January 13, 2023
4 Common Habits a Sleep Doctor Is Begging You To Stop for the Sake of Your Shut-Eye
Good sleep can be tough to come by, even when you’re focused on doing all…
By Erica Sloan
It’s Totally Okay To Feel Sad Instead of Invigorated at the Start of a New Year, According to Mental Health Experts
January 13, 2023
It’s Totally Okay To Feel Sad Instead of Invigorated at the Start of a New Year, According to Mental Health Experts
If you’ve been on social media at all over the past few weeks, you’ve probably…
By Eleesha Lockett
10 Wellness Ins and Outs Well+Good Staffers Feel Strongly About in 2023
January 12, 2023
10 Wellness Ins and Outs Well+Good Staffers Feel Strongly About in 2023
If you are even somewhat "online," as they say, then you've probably run into a…
By Gina Vaynshteyn
6 Physical Cues To Walk Away From an Argument, According to a Body Language Expert
January 12, 2023
6 Physical Cues To Walk Away From an Argument, According to a Body Language Expert
When discussions with loved ones turn heated, the energy in the room can feel as…
By Helen Carefoot
'I'm a Sleep Doctor—This Is Why I Swear By Magnesium Body Lotion Before Bed'
January 11, 2023
'I'm a Sleep Doctor—This Is Why I Swear By Magnesium Body Lotion Before Bed'
We all have our own pre-bed routines to help us get ready for sleep. Maybe…
By Kara Jillian Brown
'I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How Declining Eye Health Impacts Your Brain'
January 11, 2023
'I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How Declining Eye Health Impacts Your Brain'
As we age, some of the bodily functions we once took for granted become a…
By Erin Bunch
Lying on the Floor Can Help You Feel More Grounded, According to Trauma Specialists—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It for a Week
January 11, 2023
Lying on the Floor Can Help You Feel More Grounded, According to Trauma Specialists—Here’s What Happened When I Tried It for a Week
As someone with a high-key, high-stress demeanor, I find that my brain often escalates into…
By Erica Sloan
A Sleep Specialist Says Weighted Blankets Can Help Keep You Calm in Stressful Times—This Best-Seller Is on Sale Now
January 11, 2023
A Sleep Specialist Says Weighted Blankets Can Help Keep You Calm in Stressful Times—This Best-Seller Is on Sale Now
If stress and anxiety are keeping you up at night (hi, welcome to the club),…
By Alexa Morales
There Are 4 Different Types of Attention, and Understanding Them All Can Help You Improve Your Focus
January 10, 2023
There Are 4 Different Types of Attention, and Understanding Them All Can Help You Improve Your Focus
Ever fallen down a TikTok rabbit hole, spent hours playing Candy Crush, or had a…
By Erica Sloan
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
January 08, 2023
This Year, I’m Resolved To Stop Expecting the Worst To Happen
In the last couple of years, I’ve become somewhat of a worrywart. I believed that…
By Danielle Calma
7 Physically Calming Things You Can Do To Soothe a Stressed-Out Mind
January 08, 2023
7 Physically Calming Things You Can Do To Soothe a Stressed-Out Mind
Because the emotional and physical elements of our being are inextricably intertwined, it’s possible to…
By Kimberly Snyder
Focus on Fun Over Happiness Is the Key to Long-Term Satisfaction, According to a Psychologist and Behavioral Scientist
January 07, 2023
Focus on Fun Over Happiness Is the Key to Long-Term Satisfaction, According to a Psychologist and Behavioral Scientist
Over the past two decades, global analytics firm Gallup has surveyed Americans on 29 different…
By Annita Katee
Anxiety Can Be Responsible for Excessive (and Random) Gagging and Increased Acid Reflux
January 07, 2023
Anxiety Can Be Responsible for Excessive (and Random) Gagging and Increased Acid Reflux
When it comes to anxiety, the way it manifests is different for everybody. “There is…
By Annita Katee
Here's Why I'm Resolving To Take Time To Be an Adult This Year—And Not Just a Parent
January 07, 2023
Here's Why I'm Resolving To Take Time To Be an Adult This Year—And Not Just a Parent
Ah, motherhood. The gateway to baby giggles, endless sniffing of your newborn’s head as they…
By Allison Tsai
Could You Be *Too* Hopeful? Here's How To Appreciate What You Have While Still Being Open
January 06, 2023
Could You Be *Too* Hopeful? Here's How To Appreciate What You Have While Still Being Open
It's a New Year, and for many, that calendar distinction functions as a line in…
By Helen Carefoot
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
January 06, 2023
3 Ways Tech Can Actually Help You Meet—and Maintain—Your Wellness Goals This Year
Technology is everywhere. You know it, we know it. It’s undeniably a part of our…
By Well+Good Editors
The Best Sleep Tips From Experts We're Using in 2023 for Better ZZZs
January 06, 2023
The Best Sleep Tips From Experts We're Using in 2023 for Better ZZZs
In an effort to wake up on the right side of the bed this year,…
By Amelia McBride
How the Playful Nostalgia of ‘Kidulting’ Can Boost Your Mental Health, According to Psychologists
January 05, 2023
How the Playful Nostalgia of ‘Kidulting’ Can Boost Your Mental Health, According to Psychologists
Once enough time passes from a popular thing’s heyday—be it an object of clothing, a…
By Erica Sloan
The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Big Trouble
January 05, 2023
The Dark Empath Personality Merges Empathy With Dark Triad Traits—And That Spells Big Trouble
When it comes to personality types and traits, there are two takeaways that run along…
By Mary Grace Garis
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
January 05, 2023
Here’s Why Your Doctor May Not Catch a Postpartum Mood Disorder–And How To Get Help
Maternal mental health is a big topic these days. And it’s no wonder since an…
By Rachel Nall
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
January 04, 2023
10 Unique Planners for Every Habit You Want To Build in 2023 (No, It's *Not* Too Late To Get One)
Whether you set resolutions, goals, or intentions, suffice it to say that the glimmering promise…
By Alexa Morales
Neurologists Explain How Weather Changes Trigger Migraines, and How To Prevent Them
January 04, 2023
Neurologists Explain How Weather Changes Trigger Migraines, and How To Prevent Them
While most people know what it's like to deal with the occasional headache, having a migraine…
By Sara Radin
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
January 04, 2023
Yes, Stress Is a Migraine Trigger—But It's Far From the Only One
The last few years have been undeniably stressful. So, if you've noticed an uptick in…
By Kara Jillian Brown
A Cardiologist and Therapist Talk Through How Planting and Living Near Trees May Actually Help You Live Longer
January 04, 2023
A Cardiologist and Therapist Talk Through How Planting and Living Near Trees May Actually Help You Live Longer
From stone fruit and summer shade to showy fall foliage and fresh, oxygen-rich air, it’s…
By Morgan Greenwood
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
January 04, 2023
The One Thing This Fitness Trainer Always Does During Her Morning Routine
You know the scenario well: You set out your workout clothes the night before and…
By Well+Good Editors
For the Sleep of Your Dreams, Understanding the (Very) Different Ways That Melatonin and Magnesium Impact Your Circadian Rhythm Is Key
January 03, 2023
For the Sleep of Your Dreams, Understanding the (Very) Different Ways That Melatonin and Magnesium Impact Your Circadian Rhythm Is Key
If you get high-quality shuteye night after night, consider yourself (incredibly) lucky. But for the…
By Michele Ross
Okay, But What's Really Happening to Your Body When You're Stressed or About To Cry and You Get a Lump in Your Throat?
January 02, 2023
Okay, But What's Really Happening to Your Body When You're Stressed or About To Cry and You Get a Lump in Your Throat?
You're all cozied up watching the series finale of your favorite TV show. You feel…
By Jessica Estrada
Hospice Workers Conduct a 'Life Review' for Every Dying Patient—Here's Why You Should Do One Now To Find Purpose and Live Regret-Free
January 02, 2023
Hospice Workers Conduct a 'Life Review' for Every Dying Patient—Here's Why You Should Do One Now To Find Purpose and Live Regret-Free
Life gets busy (read: chaotic), and, too often in the mayhem, the things that are…
By Jessica Estrada
Learning Your Human Design Type Could Be the Key to Understanding Why You're So Burnt Out—And What To Do About It
January 01, 2023
Learning Your Human Design Type Could Be the Key to Understanding Why You're So Burnt Out—And What To Do About It
While burnout is typically the result of being overworked or overtaxed, whether by your actual…
By Erin Bunch
Start the Year Grounded With 7 Self-Care Practices Designed To Help You Feel More Present
January 01, 2023
Start the Year Grounded With 7 Self-Care Practices Designed To Help You Feel More Present
As a holistic wellness expert, meditation teacher, and nutritionist, I’ve spent my career seeking the…
By Kimberly Snyder
Outgrowing Friendships Is a 'Normal' Part of Life—So Why Does It Feel So Much (More) Like a Failure?
December 31, 2022
Outgrowing Friendships Is a 'Normal' Part of Life—So Why Does It Feel So Much (More) Like a Failure?
I used to roll my eyes at the sentiment of “You should be able to…
By Annita Katee
I Tried Shaking Out My Body for a Month To Release Stress and Trauma—Here’s What Happened
December 31, 2022
I Tried Shaking Out My Body for a Month To Release Stress and Trauma—Here’s What Happened
Most people will experience trauma, with The National Council for Mental Well-Being revealing that 70…
By Annita Katee
I'm a Health Writer With ADHD, and These Are the Noise-Canceling Headphones I Swear By To Help Me Focus
December 30, 2022
I'm a Health Writer With ADHD, and These Are the Noise-Canceling Headphones I Swear By To Help Me Focus
As a health writer with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sometimes I really need to get…
By Han Schneider
Moon Milk Is an Ayurvedic Staple for Getting More Restful Sleep—Here’s How To Make It With Just 3 Ingredients
December 30, 2022
Moon Milk Is an Ayurvedic Staple for Getting More Restful Sleep—Here’s How To Make It With Just 3 Ingredients
When it comes to drinking habits for better sleep, it’s just as important to know…
By Michele Ross
How To Practice ‘Prospection’ (aka Future Thinking) To Infuse Life With More Joy and Meaning
December 30, 2022
How To Practice ‘Prospection’ (aka Future Thinking) To Infuse Life With More Joy and Meaning
You can likely intuit some of the ways that thinking about the future can benefit…
By Erica Sloan
Could Your Skin Concerns Be Linked to Your Mental Health? 'Psychodermatology' Is the Study of Exactly That
December 29, 2022
Could Your Skin Concerns Be Linked to Your Mental Health? 'Psychodermatology' Is the Study of Exactly That
Ever notice that pimples often pop up during especially busy times at work? Or that…
By Anneke Knot
Want To Teach Your Kids Emotional Resilience? A Conscious Parenting Expert Says To Model That Behavior Yourself
December 29, 2022
Want To Teach Your Kids Emotional Resilience? A Conscious Parenting Expert Says To Model That Behavior Yourself
For parents on social media, there seems to be a new trend or talking point…
By Kathryn Watson
10 Secret Therapy Lessons We Learned for Free in 2022
December 29, 2022
10 Secret Therapy Lessons We Learned for Free in 2022
At Well+Good, we’ve interviewed many psychologists, therapists, and social workers over the last year, and…
By Danielle Calma
How To Respectfully Support a Friend Going Through IVF—And 10 Things To *Definitely* Not Say
December 28, 2022
How To Respectfully Support a Friend Going Through IVF—And 10 Things To *Definitely* Not Say
With the rush of hormones, the all-encompassing uncertainty, endless doctor visits, and shelling out thousands…
By Rachel Nall
'I’m a Psychologist, and Here Are My 5 Tips to Help You Actually Feel Rejuvenated After a Holiday Break’
December 27, 2022
'I’m a Psychologist, and Here Are My 5 Tips to Help You Actually Feel Rejuvenated After a Holiday Break’
‘Tis the season for PTO, but even so,  relaxation may not be on your radar.…
By Kathryn Watson
5 Boundary-Setting Phrases and Practices We Learned in 2022 That Will Change Your Relationships for the Better
December 27, 2022
5 Boundary-Setting Phrases and Practices We Learned in 2022 That Will Change Your Relationships for the Better
By challenging nearly all aspects of our physical health, mental well-being, and day-to-day routines, the…
By Erica Sloan
Do You Get Weepy When You're Mad? Therapists Explain Why Angry Crying Is a Thing
December 27, 2022
Do You Get Weepy When You're Mad? Therapists Explain Why Angry Crying Is a Thing
Being angry is no walk in the park. Your muscles are tense, your palms are…
By Kirsten Nunez
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