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Mental Health

5 Reasons Therapy ‘Didn’t Work’ for You

No, you’re not “too broken”—but a few things could have affected your experience.

4 Ways ADHD May Affect Your Eating Habits—and How to Get Back on Track

Experts explain the connection and offer tips to repair your relationship with food.

Step Aside, Fight-or-Flight. ‘Tend and Befriend’ Is Here to Help

It can be a more intuitive—and supportive—stress response in some people.

‘Intrusive Thoughts’ Have Become a Trendy Buzzword—but Are You Using It Correctly?

Sorry, but dyeing your hair at 2 a.m. is not “letting your intrusive thoughts win.”

Estrogen Isn’t Just a Reproductive Hormone—It’s Critical for Brain Health Too

Everything from your memory to your mood can change alongside your hormones.

Khloé and Kim Kardashian Share a Therapist—Is That a Terrible Idea?

There’s a reason it may work really well for the Kardashians—but backfire horribly for the rest of us.

Grieving My Father’s Death Left Me in Physical Pain. Turns Out, That’s Pretty Normal

No one prepared me for the way grief might affect my body, not just my mind.

6 Little Things Therapists Do to Stay Calm When Everything Feels Uncertain

Yes, even mental health pros have to actively cope with all the chaos that’s going on in the world.

5 Ways to ‘Reparent’ Your Inner Child

The practice isn’t just a TikTok trend—it’s a legit therapeutic technique.

5 Types of Toxic In-Laws—and How to Deal With Each

These expert tips will help you call out bad behavior without starting a family feud.

‘Spring Anxiety’ Is Real—Here’s How to Handle It

If this time of year stresses you out, there could be a few different things going on.

‘Worry Windows’ Got Me Through One of My Most Stressful Years

Scheduling time to stew might feel unnatural at first, but experts recommend it for a reason.
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Remi Bader Chose Herself

“It's a constant battle of: What do I do that's right? What do I do for everyone else? What do I do for me?”

You're Probably Dealing With Your Anger All Wrong

Taking your feelings out on a pillow or a rage run could be fueling the fire, not releasing it.

3 Things to Do When You Feel Like Everyone Else Is More Successful Than You

Spoiler alert: They’re probably not. But here’s how to resist the comparison trap.

11 Realistic Meditation Tips for People With ADHD

Step one: Find your bare minimum.

5 Simple Ways to Be More Assertive—Without Being a Jerk

Speaking up isn’t the issue—thinking you shouldn’t is.

What Is Lorazepam, the Drug That Keeps Coming Up on 'The White Lotus'?

Victoria Ratliff’s chronic use is raising lots of questions.

15 Warning Signs You Might Be Underfueling Your Workouts

It can affect everything from your sex life to your body temperature and bathroom habits.

Autism Diagnoses in Adult Women Are on the Rise. We Asked Experts to Explain Why

More likely to fall through the cracks as kids, adult females are seeking autism diagnoses after years of searching for answers.

Life Got You Down? Experts Suggest ‘Lemonading’

These six simple tactics can shift your mindset—and make you happier.

5 Signs You’ve Outgrown Your Therapist

Yep, it’s normal to graduate from your sessions together—here’s how to tell when you’re ready.

How to Finally Let Go of a Grudge That’s Been Living Rent-Free in Your Head

No, you don’t have to forgive, excuse, or be the “bigger person” in order to move on.

6 Habits Therapists Are Begging You to Break for the Sake of Your Mental Health

You might not realize these behaviors are sapping the joy and ease from your life.