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Questioning masculinity can make you happier and smarter

The data is clear: rigid ideas about gender can be terrible for your mental health.

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Mental Health & Marriage with Michi Marshall, Aja Crowder and More

The conversation turns personal as Michi opens up about her own health scare and how it led to her suffering from severe postpartum depression.

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Pt. 2: Rosario Dawson on Recognizing Anxious Feelings—and How She’s Prioritizing Her Emotional Health

Practicing gratitude, slaying her anxiety, and finding a therapist—these are just a few of the ways this busy actor finds balance.

How ‘sex addiction’ has historically been used to absolve white men

“It is often used as an excuse to pathologize misogyny,” one psychology scholar told NBC Asian America of the term.

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New Demi Lovato YouTube documentary ‘Dancing with the Devil’ takes a raw look at trauma

What the singer says — and what we need to listen to — is that recovery is a journey, and people will continue to make both good and bad choices along the way.

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Rosario Dawson lives ‘in gratitude’ and prioritizes her mental health

'I have to take care of myself better so I can keep showing up for who and what I love.'

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AOC reveals she’s a survivor of sexual assault while discussing the Capitol riot

“And I’m a survivor of sexual assault,” she continued her voice breaking. “I haven’t told many people that in my life.”

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How to not let money stress ruin your sleep

Stressing about financial issues so much that it compromises your ability to fall asleep isn’t a unique phenomenon.

Macklemore says rehab saved his life: ‘I was about to die’

How do I still remain relevant?'" the "Thrift Shop" rapper recalled. "It's a mess, but what's more of a mess is f--king dying."

The Power of No: A Guide to Setting Boundaries

Emotional boundaries are the hypothetical “do not cross” lines of any interpersonal relationship...

“Try”

...a song she wrote about chasing your dreams despite what others say.

To Recover From My Eating Disorder, I Had To Let My Ideal Body Die

I spent years living in a dangerous and restrictive world that I had constructed for myself.

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How to Get Through the Holidays When You’re Depressed

For those of us who suffer from depression, can render us incapable of getting out of bed and, and can leave us feeling somewhat indifferent,

Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Teams With Headspace on Mindfulness Content

Together the companies will make programming for both YouTube and the Headspace app.

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Chrissy Teigen’s words about her “grief depression hole” demonstrate the painful reality of life after baby loss

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Helpful Mental Health Resources for First Responders Under Stress

During this time of heightened stress and anxiety, know that it's OK to reach out for help — and these resources will he

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Close Friends Saved My Life During ‘Dark’ Bout W/ Depression

Cleveland Cavs star Kevin Love says talking about his mental health may have saved his life ... revealing he nearly died

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This Is What Couples Therapy Can Actually Solve

Thinking about making a last-ditch effort to avoid a breakup?

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35 Addiction Recovery Quotes To Give You The Mental Strength To Continue Moving Forward

The change doesn’t change overnight, but each moment that you remain substance-free is a win.

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I Was Sitting on My Bed in The Army Barracks Ready to End my Life – A Text Message From A Friend Saved Me

He believed he had nothing left to live for. “I was ready to end my life, I was ready,” he told The Sun.

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Not Feeling Grateful Right Now? Keep a Gratitude Journal Anyway — Here’s Why

The more I heard about practicing gratitude, the more I thought, "That definitely isn't for me." It's not that I don't

What to do when someone is suicidal

When someone you know appears suicidal, you might not know what to do. Learn warning signs, what questions to ask and how to get help

The difference between bipolar 1 and 2, and how to recognize symptoms

The main difference between bipolar 1 and bipolar 2 is the intensity of manic episodes.

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Danica Patrick opens up about ’emotional therapy’ following split from Aaron Rodgers

Danica Patrick has been finding herself in the weeks since she and Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers decided to go their separate ways.

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The Benefits of Journaling in Recovery

“journaling,” might not be readily apparent, the mental health benefits are real and significant.

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Jessica Simpson’s shocking tell-all memoir: 5 things we learned

The singer, talks about the most intimate moments in her life ..., sexual abuse,... and the pressure she felt to lose weight, which led her to use diet pills.

It’s been far too long

I want to apologize for being so distant lately, it's been far too long.

When Gambling Becomes an Addiction

“Gambling is a wonderful distraction from one’s problems. It partly does this by creating new problems,”

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Eye Opening Speech – Best Motivation Speech 2019

Hopefully after watching this video you'll be inspired and motivated to go out there and achieve your goals.

We Need To Start Talking About Failure At Work (And Stop Crying In The Bathrooms)

Being honest about our professional disappointments is taboo - and it's holding us back, says Lotte Jeffs

10 Books For Parents Who Want To Help Their Anxious Kids

It's hard to know where to begin, but these titles can help.

The One Thing Parents Should (But Often Don’t) Consider Before Sending Their Kids To College

As a counselor, I know firsthand how important it is to know about the mental health services on your child's campus.

My Daughter, the Introvert

Her teacher is concerned she’s not more engaged with her peers. How can I help?

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Why Rue’s Bipolar Disorder In ‘Euphoria’ Is So Unlike Depictions We Usually See On TV

Throughout Euphoria's first season, we've watched Rue grapple with substance use disorder as a result of her depression, anxiety, and ADHD diagnoses.

How To Drink Less Even When It’s Challenging, According To Experts

If you're going sober or reducing your drinking for the first time and are finding it difficult, you may feel a bit isolated — but you're definitely not alone.

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15 Bible Verses to Keep You Calm Among the Stress

Even during the toughest times, God is there to calm you down.

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Anxiety & Depression: Finding Hope With Michelle Williams

Following her rise to fame as a member of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams found herself paralyzed with “What’s next?” anxiety.

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Overcoming Anxiety: Your Biblical Guide To Breaking Free From Fear And Worry

The truth is that the peace you pursue is freely given to you in God’s Word. Overcoming Anxiety will show you how to discover this peace for yourself and end anxiety and fear for good.

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Why Keeping a Daily Journal Could Change Your Life

You know exactly what you want in life. But you can’t seem to get there. You have all these resolves.

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What Does It Mean to Have a Nervous Breakdown?

It’s not a formal condition. But life events that are both unpredictable and uncontrollable can leave people vulnerable.

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How I Got Away

At 19, I was almost raped. For far too long I thought it was my fault.

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Suicide Is an Answer, But Not the Right One

I was scared. I could feel the effects of the pills. I couldn’t control my legs. I knew I was slipping. I no longer wanted to die, but it was too late. ...

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Why Calmness Can Be Contagious

“There’s an obvious contagious effect with our emotional and cognitive experiences; we’re constantly affected by others and their emotional states”

If You Care About Your Happiness, Stop Doing These Things

Without a doubt, the biggest lesson I’ve learned over the last year is that the key to happiness is found in restraining yourself from doing stupid shit.

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I’ve struggled with depression for over a decade. Here’s how I fight it.

I’ve suffered from depression for most of my life. Yet, I’m still here, and I might even say thriving.

Doctor Decoded: Psychiatrist vs. Psychologist

Both treat mental health, but you’ll visit them for different reasons.

What Keeps Me Living

Living life to its fullest requires far more than simply surviving.

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James Dallin Gives Addiction Talks to Schools across Utah

In a time when drugs often highjack the lives of teenagers, James’ Addiction Talk leaves a mark.

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‘My mind is just in a constant state of worry’: This is how I experience anxiety

I wish people knew how exhausting it is to be constantly thinking and worrying about every little thing. To feel like you can never relax.

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What Happened to Me After Giving Up Booze for a Year

My drinking had become problematic. It was a fact that I accepted, but that I didn’t pay much attention to, because in my mind, there weren’t any consequences.

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Post-graduation Depression is All Too Real

Graduating from college and entering “the real world” is perhaps one of the most jarring life transitions a young adult can face.

Taraji P. Henson on Fighting the Stigma of Mental Health Issues: ‘It’s Okay Not to Be Okay’

“If we can teach children about sex education and physical education, why not mental? That’s where we start attacking this issue: with the children.”

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Anxiety Is Nothing More Than A Fear Of “What If” *

Behind our anxious mindset and fear is always the question, what if? But the chances of the thing we’re so afraid of happening actually happening is low.

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It’s time to put recovery from addiction on a par with mental health

Including addiction in mental health discussions will improve services and save lives

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What You Can Do If You Feel Stuck in Life and Don’t Know What to Do

The truth is no matter how successful we may be, at some point, we too will become stuck.

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You’re Not Supposed to Feel Good All the Time

Maybe your life’s supposed to be a plane in a thunderstorm. It’s supposed to rattle and dip and give you butterflies.

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Emotional Abuse Is Difficult to Spot

The abuser often saves his wrath for times when he is alone with his target. He hides his violence in the shadows and behind closed doors.

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Loneliness Can Suck The Life Out Of You: But you don’t need to let it win.

My life was solitary, complicated, and stressful from a very young age.

To Everyone Who’s Just Barely Holding It Together

I remember a lot of days feeling like an egg; an intact shell that looked smooth and clean, with an inside that was messy and maybe even rotten.

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One Year Sober

Today, I have been completely sober for 365 days. IN A ROW. It is nothing short of a miracle.

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Alcohol Helped Me Become an Author then Took My Ability to Write

The complicated relationship between drinking and writing is well-documented, but how does creativity fare in sobriety?

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Kanye West Slams Stigma About Mental Illness: ‘This Is Like a Sprained Brain’

Kanye West is continuing his stand against the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Ever Wonder Why You’re So Judgmental?

The psychology of anger holds the secret

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Driven By Bullying, Suicide, Grief And Trauma – How These Entrepreneurs Are Scaling Mental Health

As a mental health professionals... I decided to dedicate myself to understanding and helping others – hoping by doing so I could understand and help myself.

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This memoir about Postpartum Depression might help you realize you’re not alone

Teresa Wong's Graphic Memoir About Her Postpartum Depression Helped Me Heal From My Own

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Dating (or Hanging Out) While Sober: How to Pass Up Booze Without Passing on Love

With the holidays coming, parties and alcohol are more prevalent than ever.

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4 ways to keep the momentum rolling on mental health

Mental health is a key ingredient of human capital, but has remained one of the most neglected areas of health.

A sense of purpose could prolong your life

Scientists are finding that having a sense of purpose, whatever yours may be, is key to well-being.

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How to Change Negative Thinking Patterns for Good

A Beginner’s Guide to Cognitive Restructuring (That you'll want to read)

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How Busy Philipps Turned ‘You Know Me’ Into #YouKnowMe

“This is something a lot of people experience and go through in their lives, and it’s a health care decision like many health care decisions.”

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Chester Bennington’s Widow Reflects on Linkin Park Frontman’s Suicide: ‘We Just Thought He Was OK’

“We just thought he was OK,” she says. “I can’t emphasize enough. If you knew Chester, you would know that he was in a good place, in such a good place.”

Why Latinx People Need Better Mental Health Support

In this op-ed, Christian Becerra explains why Latinx young people need better mental health education and support.

Being a Father With Mental Health Problems Is Terrifying

Drinking dimmed all the blinking alarms, muffled the klaxons.

How to Listen to Your Anger

Anger is energy with a message, and there’s only way to deal with it: Stop and listen to the message.

The Unique Struggle to Find a Therapist of Color

It’s hard to feel supported while sitting on a couch across from a white person requesting that I please explain why I’m afraid to let my son play with other kids in the area.

Health Versus Aesthetics – How Social Media is Affecting Your Body Image

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and this year, the focus is on body image.

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‘My family was terrified that I would die.’ How I recovered from drug addiction at 18.

I crave anything that gets me out of the insanity that encompasses my mind every minute of every day.

10 Not-Bad Non-Alcoholic Beers

A handful of breweries are making tasty alcohol-free beers that don't suck.

This Mother’s Day, Daily Karma Is Focusing On Raising Awareness For Maternal Mental Health

Between the flowers, brunches, and cards, it’s important to recognize the challenges some mothers are facing.

I had to “break up” with my therapist because finding effective mental health care isn’t easy

I knew that if I couldn’t open up to this therapist, then she wouldn’t be able to give me the help I needed and the sessions would be a flop.

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Cuomo and Lemon: Take stigma off mental health

CNN's Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo discuss the importance of seeking out help for mental disorders.

Resource Guide: How To Get Help If You’ve Been a Victim of Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is typically something you think will never happen to you-until it does and and you find yourself in desperate need of help and support.

Mental Health Awareness

Mental health awareness is really important. As is dealing with the stigma that comes with it.

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Amy Klobuchar Proposes $100 Billion for Addiction and Mental Health

Senator Amy Klobuchar on Friday released a $100 billion plan to combat drug and alcohol addiction and improve mental health care

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DeMar DeRozan, Kevin Love: Here’s What They Revealed About Mental Health

Love and DeRozan revealed about their mental health... revealed their mental strength. It showed that they had the self-awareness and confidence to openly discuss and address their struggles.

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My sister can’t stop drinking and I feel so powerless

Another family member says I am enabling her, but she’s alone and needs me.

Resource Guide: How To Get Help If You’ve Been a Victim of Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is typically something you think will never happen to you until it does and you find yourself in desperate need of help and support.

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How to speak up in a meeting when you have anxiety

The workplace can be a difficult environment if you struggle with social anxiety.

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Ariana Grande Wants To Remind Us It’s Okay To Take A Break

Social media tends to spotlight the highs in our lives, but Ariana Grande is getting real about the lows.

Why Mindfulness Is the Athlete’s Secret Weapon

The phrase "sports are 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical" is often said—but how often do we take it to heart?

Oprah and Prince Harry are making a mental health documentary series for Apple

Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry teamed up to create a multi-part documentary series focused on mental health for Apple TV+

When My Brother Took His Own Life, I Felt Like Following His Footsteps Was The Only Way To Escape The Pain

Have you ever been told, “I can imagine how you feel”...? I have felt this way ... the year after my brother passed away. That’s when I lost my will to live and wanted nothing more than to be with him in death.

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No, Recreational Xanax Is Never a Good Idea

Despite social acceptance, Xanax should be used with caution

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Can Cannabis Replace Your Mental Health Prescription?

As cannabis use becomes increasingly normalized, its effects become clearer

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My Immigrant Parents Sacrificed So Much For My Success That I Felt Guilty When I Decided To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom

While filled with guilt, I decided to postpone my return to work outside of the home indefinitely. Now, instead of eight-hour shifts at my desk, my day consists of never-ending pumping and breastfeeding.

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You Could Have Today. Instead, You Choose Tomorrow.

It’s time to stop living for the weekend.

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Wendy Williams Says She’s ‘Living Proof’ That ‘There Is Hope’ for Addicts and Substance Abusers

Wendy Williams says she’s “living proof” that “there is hope” for those who battle addiction.

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What Loving a Drug Addict Feels Like

Kylie Robin from YourTango opens up on what it's like to be in love with a drug addict.

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Parkland, Newtown apparent suicides put spotlight on survivor’s guilt

"I always thought, 'Who am I to complain? Yes, I was trapped in a room, yes, it was scary, yes, I saw horrible things. But who am I to complain?'" a Columbine survivor said.

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How to Find a Therapist You Can Actually Afford

With a single session costing as much as $300 in some cities, mental health care can feel more like a privilege than a right. We asked practitioners and patients alike for tips on how to make it work.

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Big Sean Opens Up About Mental Health: ‘I Just Felt Lost and I Didn’t Know How I Got There’

I stepped back from everything I was doing, everything I had going on, because somewhere in the middle of it, dawg, I just felt lost and I didn't know how I got there."

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Wendy Williams’ Husband Breaks His Silence On Her Substance Abuse Revelations

Wendy Williams' Husband Speaks Out About Her Sobriety: 'It's a Family Process'. ...launches drug and substance abuse hotline

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From Heroin and Homelessness to Faith and Freedom

Mariah Freeman tried every vice she could to dull the pain mental illness caused.

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11 Times A Low Sex Drive Might Be Something More Serious

If you're rarely or never in the mood, one of these underlying issues could explain why.

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A New Sign That Teens Know They Aren’t Struggling Alone

Their worries about mental health might have a bright side.

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A Few Ways To Get Help When You’re Feeling Suicidal

Feeling suicidal? Mental health is important and so are you! ...and you're not alone!

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Trying to Fix My Own Mental Health Issues Was a Huge Mistake

“I was sitting in my room doing my nightly guided meditation before bed, and this sudden feeling of doom and dread sucked into my chest."

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Samuel L. Jackson Details Past Drug Use And How He Got Sober

Years before he was getting paid millions to shout “motherfucker” at strangers on the silver screen, Samuel L. Jackson was a teenager with a drug addiction.

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I tried to go without alcohol for a month — and I only made it 10 days

The start of a new year usually means resolutions, and with the promise of a clean slate, for some, comes the promise to be alcohol-free for the month of January.

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The Connection Between Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse

If you are struggling with bipolar disorder, you are also at a higher risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. Because bipolar disorder means you experience extreme low periods along with manic high periods, you might begin using drugs and alcohol

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I Was Injecting Heroin in the Bogs While Working at One of the UK’s Biggest Papers

I loved to get high. It was a treat that went alongside the other things I loved in life. But eventually it became the only thing I loved. I loved it more

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Ask an Expert: I’m Pregnant and on Methadone

Tapering during pregnancy increases the risk of relapse, which would put mother and baby at risk.

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How to Know If You Have Seasonal Affective Disorder (Plus How to Treat It)

Here are the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), including light box therapy.

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11 Little Mental Health Tips That Therapists Actually Give Their Patients

The goal of therapy is to give you the tools and strategies for navigating whatever is going on in your life—from stress or relationship issues to managing a mental health diagnosis.

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How Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy Can Help Treat Bipolar Disorder

IPSRT can be incredibly helpful for some people with bipolar disorder. Here are the ins and outs of how IPSRT can ease bipolar disorder symptoms.

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Keyon Dooling: On “Mental Health in the NBA” & More

A childhood victim of sexual assault, Keyon experienced a mental breakdown while playing for the Celtics in 2012, which has unleashed his mission to promote the importance of mental health.

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The FDA Thinks This App Could Help People With Opioid Use Disorder Stay in Recovery

The goal of the app is to help people stay in recovery.

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Ben Is Back, Beautiful Boy, and Hollywood’s New Obsession With Drug Abuse

Two new movies reveal the strengths and weaknesses of the film industry's attempts to tackle America's addiction crisis.

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Ron Artest: An unlikely advocate (Mental Health)

"There were things I could not handle, and I needed help,"

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When a cry for help rings out on Facebook, who answers — and how?

"Now, I feared that I was experiencing a bystander effect for the modern age."

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ASIST training helps soldiers save lives

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is for everyone 16 or older--regardless of prior experience--who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid.

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How the way we talk about addiction can make it harder for people to recover

'I had no self-worth': The language around addiction can make it harder for people to recover

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Kid Cudi Explains to Jada Pinkett and Willow Smith He Was ‘Ashamed’ to Discuss His Mental Health

Kid Cudi spoke freely about mental health and why hiding one's issues is not the way to go.

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Facebook’s testing new suicide prevention tools powered by artificial intelligence

Facebook is lifting the lid on a host of new suicide prevention tools today

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Stay More Mindful in Your Everyday Life With This 1-Week Mindfulness Plan

"Mindfulness" has become such a buzzword over the last couple of years, but what does it actually mean?

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9 Alternatives to Rehab You Can Start Today

Can’t afford rehab? Luckily, gone are the days that inpatient treatment is the only way to get sober.

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A Former Opioid Addict at Harvard Says We’re Getting Addiction Wrong

Peter Grinspoon went to rehab for his opioid addiction—and realized that current faith-based abstinence programs often lack scientific research.

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Russell Brand celebrates 16 years of sobriety with an emotional video

...admits he was 'eggshell fragile' at the depths of heroin and crack addiction

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EpiVario Raises $445K in Seed Funding to Develop a Novel Drug to Treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Company is developing novel drug to treat memory-related psychiatric disorders by targeting a non-essential gene - acetyl CoA synthetase (ACSS2)

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The Dangers of Taking Kratom

The popular herb may act like a prescription opioid, and could be addictive, the FDA says

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What are the complications of addiction?

The complications of addiction often depend on the type of substance or behavior.

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Dying for a Drink

Dying for a Drink is an addiction and recovery memoir that functions as a cautionary tale.

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8 Reasons Your Friends (and Twitter) Should Never Replace Therapy

Your friends and family might love you, but they don’t always make for good therapists.

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Does Cannabis Help or Worsen Bipolar Disorder?

Going through the emotional highs and lows of bipolar disorder can greatly affect a person’s ability to function in day-to-day life. There’s no cure for bipolar disorder, but treatments can help.

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11 Little Mental Health Tips That Therapists Actually Give Their Patients

“Most of the work of therapy happens outside the consultation room,”... “The best progress happens when you apply what you’ve learned outside that setting, in your real life.”

Bipolar Mental Health

21 Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder You Should Know

Let’s walk through the typical symptoms you can expect in each kind of episode, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).

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Stressed Out? Take a Cue From Silicon Valley (Seriously)

Even five minutes a day of meditation can make a difference in overall stress levels

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Three Charlotte companies work together to create substance-abuse prevention app

The Center for Prevention Services has developed a curriculum called "Learn to Lead" to teach children about substance-abuse prevention.

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3 women share what it’s like to date someone with an opioid addiction

“He was kind, loving, and sweet—but his addiction was the one thing everyone focused on”

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In the wake of the opioid epidemic, let’s not forget about alcohol

For those who consume alcohol above recommended limits, the task force advised doctors to “provide ‘brief counseling’ to help patients reduce their drinking.”

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Prescription drug abuse: There is help

Facing the reality that "I need help" and knowing where to actually get it are crucial initial steps for anyone battling addiction.

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7 Ways Your Mental Health Can Get in the Way of Your Orgasm

“Real distortions of body image and issues related to body image can make a person so self-conscious that they can’t get turned on,”

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Kesha Has Holiday Advice for Those Who Struggle With Mental Health

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Coronavirus is causing a mental health crisis. Here’s how to fight it.

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