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I Was Told I Was Shy — But I Had Social Anxiety Disorder
For a long time, I thought I was the only one who had an intense fear of socializing. Now, I use my art to help raise awareness about social anxiety disorder and other mental health conditions.
Social Anxiety: When Avoiding People Is More than Just Being Shy
Social anxiety is a mental health condition that can seriously affect everyday life — but there are steps you can take to help manage the condition
Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Is Mental Health Messing with Your Sexual Mojo?
Mental health conditions may affect desire more than you think
Paula Poundstone on the Healing Power of Humor
The famous stand-up comic talks about living with OCD and depression — and how mashed potatoes are the metaphor you’ve been missing
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) Split My Sense of Self in Two
PMDD is not just PMS. It’s a mood disorder — and not enough people are aware it exists.
True or False: Stress
Take our quiz to see how smart you are about stress and get stress management tips along the way
Mental Health and Heart Health: What’s the Connection?
A new study links depression and anxiety to cardiac disease
SAD Light Therapy
Thinking about a light therapy box for seasonal affective disorder? Here’s what you need to know.
Are Your Holidays More Chore than Cheer?
Here are 4 tips to help you chuck the chores and bring back holiday cheer
12 Days of Self-Care for the Holidays
Turns out that the secret to holiday happiness begins with taking care of yourself every day
Is Multitasking Harming Your Brain?
Here’s how to break the habit and keep your brain healthy
My Family Always Told Me I Was a “Dumb Girl.” They Were Wrong.
My father’s rage and my family’s silence left me terrified to speak — until I found purpose in fighting for safer communities
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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