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What Doctors Want You To Know Before Trying Valerian Root for Anxiety
What Doctors Want You To Know Before Trying Valerian Root for Anxiety
By Colleen De Bellefonds
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise During the Pandemic—Here's How To Get Help if You're...
Eating Disorders Are on the Rise During the Pandemic—Here's How To Get Help if You're...
By Kayla Hui
Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual...
Being a First-Time Mom During the Pandemic Wasn’t Great for My Mental Wellness—Here’s the Virtual...
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'I'm an Intuitive Therapist, and This Is the 6-Step Intuition Exercise I Use To Clear...
'I'm an Intuitive Therapist, and This Is the 6-Step Intuition Exercise I Use To Clear...
By Emily Laurence
How to Master Tech/Life Balance During This (Seemingly Unending) Time at Home
How to Master Tech/Life Balance During This (Seemingly Unending) Time at Home
By Devorah Lev-Tov
Why the Compounding Traumas of the Pandemic Year May Spark Another Wave of the #MeToo...
Why the Compounding Traumas of the Pandemic Year May Spark Another Wave of the #MeToo...
By Jessie Van Amburg
Hitting Your 'Pandemic Wall'? You're Certainly Not Alone—Here Are 11 Tips to Deal from Experts
Hitting Your 'Pandemic Wall'? You're Certainly Not Alone—Here Are 11 Tips to Deal from Experts
By Erin Bunch
This New Wearable Claims To 'Cancel Stress'—Here's What Happened When I Tried It Out
This New Wearable Claims To 'Cancel Stress'—Here's What Happened When I Tried It Out
By Emily Laurence
Moving the Needle: How We Can Continue To Raise Mental Health Awareness in 2021
Moving the Needle: How We Can Continue To Raise Mental Health Awareness in 2021
By Minaa B.
Many Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Feel Overworked and Under-Appreciated—Here's What Needs To Change
Many Nurses on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Feel Overworked and Under-Appreciated—Here's What Needs To Change
By Emily Laurence
9 Tips for Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Pandemic, According to a...
9 Tips for Grieving the Loss of a Pet During the Pandemic, According to a...
By Erin Bunch
8 Simple, Brain-Healthy Habits To Work Into Your Quarantine Routine ASAP
8 Simple, Brain-Healthy Habits To Work Into Your Quarantine Routine ASAP
By Emily Laurence
Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?
Meditation Has Become a Streamable Form of Entertainment—But Is It That Good for Mental Health?
By Emily Laurence
14 New Year's Eve Meditation and Yoga Classes You Can Stream Online
14 New Year's Eve Meditation and Yoga Classes You Can Stream Online
By Erin Bunch
My Relationship With My Childhood Home Changed This Year, and I Couldn't Be More Grateful
My Relationship With My Childhood Home Changed This Year, and I Couldn't Be More Grateful
By Saanya Ali
How To Get Through the Final Weeks of 2020 With the Perfect Storm of Mental-Health...
How To Get Through the Final Weeks of 2020 With the Perfect Storm of Mental-Health...
By Mary Grace Garis
Specialized Mental Health Services Spell Better Care for Underserved Communities
Specialized Mental Health Services Spell Better Care for Underserved Communities
By Samantha Leal
A Prickly Fear of Needles Is Super Common—Here Are 9 Expert Tips To Move Past...
A Prickly Fear of Needles Is Super Common—Here Are 9 Expert Tips To Move Past...
By Mary Grace Garis
How to Deal When Your Holidays Aren't Going To Look the Same This Year
How to Deal When Your Holidays Aren't Going To Look the Same This Year
By Erin Bunch
What Does Thanksgiving Gratitude Look Like in a Year That's Truly Been the Worst?
What Does Thanksgiving Gratitude Look Like in a Year That's Truly Been the Worst?
By Emily Laurence
How Improv Boosts Confidence and Communication for People With Autism
How Improv Boosts Confidence and Communication for People With Autism
By Nicole Schnitzler
How Learning To Play the Guitar Became My Go-To Meditation Practice in Quarantine
How Learning To Play the Guitar Became My Go-To Meditation Practice in Quarantine
By Zoe Weiner
5 Ways To Stop the Overthinking Spiral in Its Tracks
5 Ways To Stop the Overthinking Spiral in Its Tracks
By Jessica Estrada
These Underrated Affordable Therapy Options Can Help You Get the Help You Deserve
These Underrated Affordable Therapy Options Can Help You Get the Help You Deserve
By Emily Laurence
After His Dad Died, Zak Williams's Anxiety Reached an All-Time High—Here's What Helped
After His Dad Died, Zak Williams's Anxiety Reached an All-Time High—Here's What Helped
By Zak Williams
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Opioid Epidemic—Here's How Resources Are Adapting To Save Lives
The Pandemic Has Worsened the Opioid Epidemic—Here's How Resources Are Adapting To Save Lives
By Emily Laurence
How To Protect Yourself From Family Members Gaslighting You Without Writing Them Off
How To Protect Yourself From Family Members Gaslighting You Without Writing Them Off
By Erin Bunch
For the Latinx Community, Social Stressors and Intergenerational Trauma Negatively Impact Health—And My Family Is...
For the Latinx Community, Social Stressors and Intergenerational Trauma Negatively Impact Health—And My Family Is...
By Carmella de los Angeles Guiol
Well+Good TALKS: Our Mental Health Is Not Alright—And We're Not Afraid to Say It
Well+Good TALKS: Our Mental Health Is Not Alright—And We're Not Afraid to Say It
By Well+Good Editors
Jordi Wants You To Understand That True Healing Requires Community
Jordi Wants You To Understand That True Healing Requires Community
By Erin Bunch
How To Tell if You're in a Trauma Bonding Relationship—And What To Do About It
How To Tell if You're in a Trauma Bonding Relationship—And What To Do About It
By Jo Yurcaba
8 Tips for Finding a Gender-Affirming Therapist
8 Tips for Finding a Gender-Affirming Therapist
By Jamie LeClaire
Postpartum Depression Is On the Rise—Here's Why
Postpartum Depression Is On the Rise—Here's Why
By Emily Laurence
Hospice Workers Share What They Wish Everyone Knew About Death
Hospice Workers Share What They Wish Everyone Knew About Death
By Emily Laurence
How To Support a Partner Struggling With Symptoms of Depression During the Pandemic
How To Support a Partner Struggling With Symptoms of Depression During the Pandemic
By Emily Laurence
'3-Fold Stress' Is Defining the Times and Making It Harder for All of Us To...
'3-Fold Stress' Is Defining the Times and Making It Harder for All of Us To...
By Mary Grace Garis
How To Maintain the Momentum for Helping Others Without Burning Yourself Out
How To Maintain the Momentum for Helping Others Without Burning Yourself Out
By Emily Laurence
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
Postpartum OCD Affects 11% of New Moms—So Why Is No One Talking About It?
By Emily Laurence
Yes, Fitness Can Be a Stress Reducer, but Here's Your Reminder That It's Not a...
Yes, Fitness Can Be a Stress Reducer, but Here's Your Reminder That It's Not a...
By Erin Magner
How a Text Message Saved Me From a Suicidal Ideation
How a Text Message Saved Me From a Suicidal Ideation
By Kimberly Zapata
Best Practices for Taking Care of Yourself *and* Others—Because Everyone Could Use Some Support Right...
Best Practices for Taking Care of Yourself *and* Others—Because Everyone Could Use Some Support Right...
By Erin Bunch
The Added Weight of Coping With Loss During the Pandemic
The Added Weight of Coping With Loss During the Pandemic
By Emily Laurence
7 Ways To Support Suicide Prevention Awareness on an Ongoing Basis
7 Ways To Support Suicide Prevention Awareness on an Ongoing Basis
By Kimberly Zapata
The Pandemic Forced Me To Confront My Anxiety—And Learn How To Manage It
The Pandemic Forced Me To Confront My Anxiety—And Learn How To Manage It
By Steph Coelho
6 Common Phrases That Gaslight the Mental-Health Struggles of Others—And What To Say Instead
6 Common Phrases That Gaslight the Mental-Health Struggles of Others—And What To Say Instead
By Kells McPhillips
Black Women's Mental Health Needs an Intervention
Black Women's Mental Health Needs an Intervention
By Jess Sims
The Best Way To Connect With People During the Pandemic, Based On Your Love Language
The Best Way To Connect With People During the Pandemic, Based On Your Love Language
By Emily Laurence
11 Coping Mechanisms That Are More Stress-Relieving Than Emotional Dumping on Your Friends
11 Coping Mechanisms That Are More Stress-Relieving Than Emotional Dumping on Your Friends
By Erin Bunch
Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic
Suicidal Ideation Is at an All-Time High Thanks to the Pandemic
By Mary Grace Garis
The Budding Field of Climate-Aware Therapy Must Be Decolonized To Serve BIPOC Communities
The Budding Field of Climate-Aware Therapy Must Be Decolonized To Serve BIPOC Communities
By Britt Wray, PhD
Stop Screaming Inside Your Heart, and Use Scream Therapy To Let it Out
Stop Screaming Inside Your Heart, and Use Scream Therapy To Let it Out
By Erin Bunch
How To Handle Prolonged Grief for Pre-Pandemic Life, According to a Grief Counselor
How To Handle Prolonged Grief for Pre-Pandemic Life, According to a Grief Counselor
By Mary Grace Garis
Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women Over 50 Are Increasing at Alarming Rates—Here’s Why
Alcohol-Related Deaths Among Women Over 50 Are Increasing at Alarming Rates—Here’s Why
By Erin Magner
Why Quarantine Might Be Dredging Up Body Image Issues and How To Navigate Those Feelings
Why Quarantine Might Be Dredging Up Body Image Issues and How To Navigate Those Feelings
By Erin Magner
Why Some Experts Think the Pandemic Is a Breeding Ground for Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Why Some Experts Think the Pandemic Is a Breeding Ground for Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder
By Emily Laurence
13 Strategies Therapists Personally Use To Put Things in Perspective
13 Strategies Therapists Personally Use To Put Things in Perspective
By Korin Miller
5 Simple Habits To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing When You Feel Stuck
5 Simple Habits To Get Your Creative Juices Flowing When You Feel Stuck
By Emily Laurence
2 in 5 LGBTQ Youth Have 'Seriously Considered' Suicide in the Past Year—Here’s How To...
2 in 5 LGBTQ Youth Have 'Seriously Considered' Suicide in the Past Year—Here’s How To...
By Jonathan Borge
Experts Think Hormones Play a Role in Women's Higher Rates of Anxiety
Experts Think Hormones Play a Role in Women's Higher Rates of Anxiety
By Colleen De Bellefonds
5 Tips To Stop Being Annoyed With Your Partner's Irritating Traits—Because the Struggle Is so...
5 Tips To Stop Being Annoyed With Your Partner's Irritating Traits—Because the Struggle Is so...
By Erin Bunch
'I'm a Climate Psychologist, and This Is What Happens When You're Too Hot for Too...
'I'm a Climate Psychologist, and This Is What Happens When You're Too Hot for Too...
By Kara Jillian Brown
This Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Measures Your 'Coronaphobia'—And Here's How To Deal With It
This Coronavirus Anxiety Scale Measures Your 'Coronaphobia'—And Here's How To Deal With It
By Mary Grace Garis
Headspace's Partnership With Snapchat Lets You Meditate With Friends, But, Y'know, on Your Own Couches
Headspace's Partnership With Snapchat Lets You Meditate With Friends, But, Y'know, on Your Own Couches
By Tehrene Firman
'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination' Is the Chinese Term To Describe So Many of Our Nighttime Behaviors
'Revenge Bedtime Procrastination' Is the Chinese Term To Describe So Many of Our Nighttime Behaviors
By Erin Bunch
What To Do if Exercise Is Making Your Anxiety Worse, Not Better
What To Do if Exercise Is Making Your Anxiety Worse, Not Better
By Emily Laurence
I Tried THC Makeup, Because 2020 Is *A Lot*
I Tried THC Makeup, Because 2020 Is *A Lot*
By Erin Bunch
Different Types of Privilege, Including White Privilege—Explained
Different Types of Privilege, Including White Privilege—Explained
By Erin Bunch
Spiritual Leaders Share What Spiritual Wellness During the Pandemic Looks Like for Them
Spiritual Leaders Share What Spiritual Wellness During the Pandemic Looks Like for Them
By Emily Laurence
Are You an Enabler? Here's How To Tell and—More Importantly—6 Tips To Stop
Are You an Enabler? Here's How To Tell and—More Importantly—6 Tips To Stop
By Erin Bunch
How To Deal With the Psychological Impact of Re-Entering Quarantine
How To Deal With the Psychological Impact of Re-Entering Quarantine
By Emily Laurence
Experiences of Racism and PTSD Go Hand in Hand—Here's How To Support Yourself During This...
Experiences of Racism and PTSD Go Hand in Hand—Here's How To Support Yourself During This...
By Emily Laurence
Say Goodnight to Your Pandemic Insomnia With These 6 Tips From a Sleep Doctor
Say Goodnight to Your Pandemic Insomnia With These 6 Tips From a Sleep Doctor
By Erin Bunch
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
How Nutrition Can Be Used To Support Trauma Recovery
By Emily Laurence
J Balvin is Leading a Free 21-Day Bilingual Meditation Course—Here's How You Can Join In
J Balvin is Leading a Free 21-Day Bilingual Meditation Course—Here's How You Can Join In
By Emily Laurence
How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family...
How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family...
By Nicole Schnitzler
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your...
If You're Feeling Physically Exhausted Right Now, It Might Actually Be Time to Give Your...
By Erin Bunch
Johns Hopkins Is Now Offering a Free Online Course on Psychological First Aid—Here's What That...
Johns Hopkins Is Now Offering a Free Online Course on Psychological First Aid—Here's What That...
By Erin Bunch
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
The 4 Reactor Types to Help You Deal With ‘Emotional Inflammation’
By Mary Grace Garis
I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How I Take a Mental Break on Tough Work...
I'm a Neurologist, and This Is How I Take a Mental Break on Tough Work...
By Emily Laurence
The 'Wellness for Kids' Movement Has Gained New Importance During the Pandemic
The 'Wellness for Kids' Movement Has Gained New Importance During the Pandemic
By Emily Laurence
My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital Helped Prepare Me for the Mental Health Challenges of...
My Time in a Psychiatric Hospital Helped Prepare Me for the Mental Health Challenges of...
By S.M. Osman
Why a Major Health Organization Wants All Girls and Women Over Age 13 to Be...
Why a Major Health Organization Wants All Girls and Women Over Age 13 to Be...
By Emily Laurence
9 Mental Health Resources for the Black Community Because Finding a Therapist Should Be Easier
9 Mental Health Resources for the Black Community Because Finding a Therapist Should Be Easier
By Mary Grace Garis
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When...
A Nutritional Psychiatrist Shares the Healthy ‘Depression Meals’ That Will Help You Stay Fueled When...
By Emily Laurence
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