mental health

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Expert Advice on Getting Through Your First Holiday Season After the Loss of a Loved One

Read our expert tips for dealing with loss and grief during the holidays

I'm Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on Mushrooms

I'm Proud to Be the Founder of Moms on Mushrooms

Microdosing mushrooms has helped me heal from trauma and be more present in my life. Now, I'm helping other moms learn about the benefits of microdosing.

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I’m Turning Anxiety into Art

Through live shows and social media, I put the spotlight on mental health and my experience as a Black woman living with anxiety

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The Promise of Prescription Digital Therapeutics

Here’s what you need to know about this emerging trend in healthcare

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5 Things to Do Instead of Doom Scrolling

Thinking of taking a break from social media? Here are 5 brain-boosting activities to try instead of being glued to your phone.

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The Mental and Physical Load of Racial Trauma

The pain of racial bias can have lifelong effects on women’s physical, mental and emotional health

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What Are Relationship Attachment Styles?

Learning your attachment style may help you have healthier relationships. Here’s what you need to know about the four attachment styles.

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Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals

Don’t let excuses stand in your way of getting fit and healthy

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5 Health Podcasts Worth Your Time

Tune in for thoughts on health, happiness and some aha moments from Oprah

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True or False? Mental Health

How much do you know about women’s mental health? Take our quiz to find out.

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How to Stay Cool About Hot Button Issues at Holiday Parties

Here’s what to say and do when your Aunt Bertha is mouthing off during the holidays

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10 Ways to Treat SAD

The change in daylight hours can leave people feeling depressed. For some, it can be more than just unhappiness — it can be seasonal affective disorder. Find out how you can treat SAD.

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9 Easy Ways to Fix Your Focus and Improve Concentration

We can do strange things when we multitask and lose focus. Here are some ways to keep your focus from wandering.

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What Is EMDR and How Can It Help Trauma Survivors?

The breakthrough therapy helps your brain heal itself

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Bipolar Disorder 101

Learning the facts about bipolar disorder is important. Here’s what you need to know.

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EMDR Therapy Helped Me Heal from Trauma. Now I Use it to Help My Clients.

After EMDR helped me process my sister’s suicide, I decided to help others through EMDR therapy

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Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together

How some couples are rethinking healthy sleep — and healthy relationships — by getting a sleep divorce

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Are Medical Mushrooms Really Magic?

A growing number of practitioners are looking to the power of psychedelics to treat mental health conditions. Are they worth the trip?

Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks About the Importance of Self-Care and Protecting Your Mental Health

15 Minutes With: Dr. Jennifer Ashton Talks About the Importance of Self-Care and Protecting Your Mental Health

The chief medical correspondent for ABC News and co-host of "GMA3: What You Need to Know" explains the link between physical and mental health — and why you can’t have a healthy body without a healthy mind

Pooja Mehta

I’ve Learned to Be Open About My Mental Illness to Help Bring Awareness in the Indian Community

After years of living in shame, I’m now a mental health advocate who embraces her culture and identity

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Embracing Hope: The Transformative Power of Gender-Affirming Care

I’m a Black trans activist — and gender-affirming care changed my life

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10 Fun Activities to Keep Your Brain Sharp

Brain exercises can engage your brain and help you keep a sharp mind

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What Is the Vagus Nerve?

What happens in the vagus nerve doesn’t stay in the vagus nerve