Traveling was a temporary fix for my problems, until it wasn’t anymore
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Maisie Williams got real about fixating on “all the things I hate about myself,” and we’re listening
Game of Thrones fans know Maisie Williams as the courageous and badass Arya Stark. She’s been…
How the “teen angst” stereotype prevented me from recognizing my mental illness
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This choose-your-own-adventure fantasy book is designed to help with anxiety and depression, and we needed this yesterday
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How I’m challenging my toxic relationship with retail therapy
There was very little my parents kept from me and my sister when we were…
Evan Rachel Wood wrote a deeply personal essay about her time in a psychiatric ward, and this is required reading
Evan Rachel Wood has been open about her past sexual abuse and rape and even…
The best new books to read this week: Black Is the Body, Golden Child, and more
If you haven’t already had this thought, allow me to be the first to say:…
Painter, DJ, and cancer survivor Quiana Parks talks making her passion a full-time job and coping with illness
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How Elf helps me deal with seasonal depression
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How to know when it’s time to break up with your therapist, because sometimes it’s for the best
There was a gnawing feeling in my stomach for a while before I knew what…
What is mindful eating? Why eating well matters for your mental health
Whenever I’m feeling depressed, I never seem to have enough energy to prepare healthy food…
Talking to my boyfriend about my antidepressants isn’t always easy, but it’s important
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Nine months ago, I was living my life…
Why I now celebrate going to therapy instead of hiding that I need it
Sometimes I’m still a little nervous to say that I see a therapist. When I…
How Not to Fall Apart is the book that finally understands mental health, and it’ll make you feel infinitely less alone
Maggy van Eijk knows what it’s like to live with anxiety and depression. She knows…
Katy Perry opened up about suffering from situational depression after her last album, and here’s how she sought help
Katy Perry is a wise woman. After a string of wildly successful studio albums, Perry…
Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams revealed that she’s seeking help for depression, and we stand with her
In a candid Instagram post on July 17th, Destiny’s Child singer Michelle Williams revealed that…
