Mental Health

Mental health contributes to your overall wellness. Learn about types of mental illness and how you can improve your overall outlook.

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What Your Fears Reveal About Your Personality

These nerve-wracking phobias aren't entirely irrational—and they might just say a lot about your inherent character.


This Is the Exact Age When the Average Person Is Most Confident

Move over 20-year-olds: You're going to have to wait a few decades to feel your most confident.


12 Telltale Signs You’re Stressed More Than You Realize

Your brain can get so used to being stressed out that it seems normal. But these clues from the new...


8 Hidden Signs of Depression to Watch Out For

Depression, especially milder cases, doesn’t always involve crying or feeling obviously unhappy. These subtler mental clues could also indicate you...


Can You Ever Stop Taking Antidepressants?

The answer is most likely yes, but the process might look different for different people depending on their health, outlook,...


Bad Stress vs. Good Stress: How to Know the Difference

Everyone focuses on the negative side of stress, but some stress is actually good for you. Here's how to...


9 Signs of Borderline Personality Disorder You Shouldn’t Ignore

Unstable relationships could come from a legitimate personality disorder. Here are the symptoms to recognize, according to therapists.


30 Big (and Little) Things to Be Grateful For

September 21 is World Gratitude Day — here are a few ideas to get you inspired!

This Is What Happens to Your Body When You Actually Relax

If you think you thrive on stress—think again. Here's what happens to your body when you reach that sublime state...


8 Early Signs of OCD to Take Seriously

This destructive disorder can creep up on people. Familiarize yourself with the early symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder to help protect...


50 Tiny Changes That Will Make You a Happier Person

Happiness doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how you can choose joy every single day.


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How Not to Feel Lonely: 50 Science-Backed Tips Everyone Should Read

Whether chronic or transient, loneliness can be very complex; its antidote can't exactly be boiled down to one simple course...


30 Ways to Boost Your Self-Confidence Instantly

Quick tricks to feel like a rock star, anytime, anywhere!


10 Vitamins for Depression That Could Boost Your Mood

A diet deficient in key vitamins and nutrients might be to blame for bouts of bad moods. Here are some...


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10 Hidden Negative Effects of Social Media on Your Brain

Social media may affect the brain in unexpected, negative ways, from making you spend more money to sparking phantom vibrations.


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13 Things That Could Happen When You Quit Social Media

Social media is glorious fun and a colossal time-suck, not to mention pretty darn addictive. Here's what happens when you...


9 Hidden Strengths of Introverts

The wallflowers in your life are harboring secret powers. Here are just a few.

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8 Things That Get Way Harder When You’re Stressed

When everyday stress turns chronic, you could find some things in life getting harder, like your ability to focus...


14 Signs That You’re Really Shy—And What to Do About It

Are you shy, or are you an introvert or a quiet person? Experts reveal what makes you "shy" and how...


10 Ways to Have a Healthier Relationship with Social Media

Social media is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family; while also sharing information about your...


14 of the Most Dangerous Misconceptions About Depression

Some ingrained notions about depression cause unneeded suffering for people with depression and those around them. Here's how to better...


13 Proven Ways to Change Your Luck

Think good luck is only for other people—the ones who were born lucky? Actually, we make our own luck, say...


17 Ways to Beat Your TV Addiction

Like kicking any habit, half the battle of TV addiction is acknowledging the problem and making the commitment to change....

14 Subtle Signs You’re a Hypochondriac

Do you have the Centers For Disease Control as your homepage? Do you check Google Flu Trends once a day?...


Depression vs. Anxiety: How to Tell the Difference

These are two of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, but getting good treatment depends on...


Science Has Finally Determined the 5 Little Life Skills That Promise Success

Here's good news: If you had a less-than-wonderful childhood, you can still have amazing success in life. How? It comes...


5 Life Secrets of People Who Never Seem Frazzled

We’ve all had days when you can't hold it together, but how come some people seem to stay cool and...


21 Hidden Health Benefits Music Lovers Wish You Knew

The right notes can dampen appetite, relax blood vessels, and improve brain focus.


10 Things You Should NEVER Say to Someone Suffering with Anxiety

Even people with the purest intentions can really make a mess when they try to help—here's what to avoid, and...