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Picture of Suicide Awareness Books
Entertainment

These 8 books will help you cope if you’ve been affected by suicide

It’s been a difficult week: On June 5th, news broke that beloved designer Kate Spade…

Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn
News

Olivia Munn shared her experience with depression and suicidal thoughts in this important Instagram post

The world has felt two tremendous losses this week: Both Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain…

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Spitscreen image of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain
News

Coping with suicide in the news when you struggle with mental illness

I had been able to manage my high-functioning depression, anxiety, and manic episodes for years….

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Portrait of a young woman looking sad
Lifestyle

Codependency made it impossible for me to accept myself

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. When I was a blossoming teenager growing up in…

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Illustration of a nervous woman
Health & Fitness

Paranoia is a mental illness symptom that needs your attention

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I struggled with my mental health long before I…

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acupuncture
Health & Fitness

This is what it’s actually like to get acupuncture on a regular basis

If you haven’t personally been bitten by the acupuncture bug yet, it’s likely one of…

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negative self-talk
Lifestyle

This is the #1 hack for banishing negative self-talk, according to experts

“I’m a loser.” “I’m not good enough.” “I suck at life.” “I’m going to die…

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Woman thinking about therapy
Lifestyle

After being prescribed medication and friendship, I began recovering from my depression

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s strange to think about where I was one…

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trouble sleeping
Health & Fitness

A sleep wellness expert says this is her #1 hack for falling asleep faster

We all know that getting a good night’s sleep is vital to our overall wellbeing…

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Kristen-Bell
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Kristen Bell shared what she wishes she could say to her younger self about mental health in a raw new Instagram video

When celebrities speak candidly about their experiences with mental health, it helps lessen the stigma…

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postpartum depression mom
Health & Fitness

5 warning signs that could mean you’re dealing with postpartum depression

According to the American Psychological Association, one in seven new mothers experience postpartum depression (PPD)…

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Image showing postpartum depression
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Depression is actually the #1 complication women deal with during (and after) pregnancy

Many women experience complications during pregnancy. When we think about those complications, our minds immediately…

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emily-xr-pan
Lifestyle

Emily X.R. Pan wants to change the way we talk about mental health — and Asian moms

When readers meet Leigh Chen Sanders, the teenage heroine of Emily X.R. Pan’s new young…

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Image of Patti Murin as Princess Anna
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The woman playing Princess Anna on Broadway reminds us that even Disney Princesses deal with mental health issues

We can only imagine that when one has achieved being cast as a Disney Princess…

The Office
The Office
TV Shows

How “The Office” helped me through my depression in college

The Office first aired on NBC on March 24th, 2005. On its 13th anniversary, one…

J.K. Rowling tweets at fan
J.K. Rowling tweets at fan
News

J.K. Rowling tweeted this moving and personal message to a fan struggling with depression, and we love her more than ever

Author J.K. Rowling is beloved by so many people just for creating the Harry Potter series,…

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This jewelry will give you the option to wear your mental illness, loud and proud

From the mind of ban.do creator Jen Gotch comes a new jewelry line that is…

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Chrissy Teigen is prepared for postpartum depression if it happens again, and we’re so happy she’s talking about this

Chrissy Teigen has been incredibly candid in sharing her experiences with postpartum depression, and now,…

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selena-gomez
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Selena Gomez says she doesn’t think she’ll fully overcome anxiety and depression, and here’s why it’s so important she said that out loud

Anxiety and depression are often still taboo topics in many families and communities, which is…

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depression
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You’re apparently more likely to use these specific words if you suffer from depression

There’s a connection between language and depression, according to a new study published in Clinical Psychological Science. …