What Your Nail-Biting, Hair-Twirling, Knuckle-Cracking Anxious Habits Are Trying to Tell You
Your need to chew gum as an adult might have originally been mouth-stretching as a child. Here's why that matters.
This Is the Best Way to Lift Your Mood—You Just Have to Get Up Early to Do It
Daybreak is a world we rarely glimpse, but is worth the effort. This writer put herself through "sunrise therapy" and...
8 Smells That Can Make You Happier, According to Science
The key to happiness might be right under your nose.
10 Mood-Lifting Essential Oils That Are Instant Pick-Me-Ups
As if shopping for beauty products alone didn't boost your spirits, now you can purchase beauty products with aromatherapeutic qualities...
23 Eye-Opening Things Experts Wish You Knew About Domestic Violence
One in four women experience some form of physical, emotional, sexual, or financial domestic violence each year in the United...
Here’s Why You Scratch Yourself When You’re Stressed
It's totally normal — and it could save you from violence.
Touch Might Just Be the Most Important of All 5 Senses—Here’s Why
The world's leading neuroscientists agree that human contact is vital for our health, wellness and happiness.
This Is What It’s Really Like to Have Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Yes, there is such thing as worrying too much—and it might be a sign you have this very common disorder
Deepak Chopra’s Simple Happiness Habit You Can Steal Right Now
Even if you slept through English class, it's never too late to appreciate a good poem. You'll be so glad...
Here’s Exactly How Many Different Emotions You Can Feel, According to Science
Apparently "really pumped" isn't the only emotion there is.
How to Develop a Positive Attitude in 6 Easy Steps
Is your glass always half-empty? Retrain your brain to look on the bright side with these strategies from Shawn Achor,...
10 Trusted Home Remedies for Natural Anxiety Relief
If anxiety is interfering with your life, consider these simple lifestyle changes that are potential home remedies for anxiety.
7 Morning Mantras to Kick-Start Your Day off Right
In the words of Buddha, "What we think, we become," and that's never truer than in the morning.
I Went to a Social Anxiety Support Group. Here’s What Happened
This woman reveals her fears to strangers and learns a thing or two about what it means to grow.
Listening to This One Song Could Reduce Anxiety by up to 65 Percent
Looking for way to reduce anxiety and stress, sans medication? Look no further.
These 12 Empowering Swimsuit Pics Prove There Is No One Bikini Body
This year, let your bikini be a symbol of strength, acceptance, and beauty. Here, 12 women share the bikini shot...
Why Body Pain and Weight Gain Can Actually Be Signs of Stress
Doctors and wellness experts explain why stress can affect the body, where it tends to show up in terms of...
Yes, Getting Dirty Can Act as a Natural Antidepressant—Here’s Why
A growing body of research suggests that dirt—and the bacteria within it—may help stave off the blues in some people.
This Is the Secret to Stop Your Nighttime Stress-Eating Habit, According to Science
If you're stressed out during the day, you might be overeating at night. But there's an easy fix, according to...
10 Small (but Effective!) Ways to Slay Social Anxiety
At home and on social media, you’re an extroverted rockstar. In public, you dodge eye contact and handshakes and get...
How to Find Your Body’s Acupressure Points—and Why You Should Start Pressing Them
When the pressure builds, it's time to press back.
The Secret Behind Why Millennials Are the Happiest Generation Ever
No, it doesn’t have anything to do with avocado toast.
9 Ways to Cope With Anxiety, According to Crisis Counselors
Crisis counselors and trained hotline volunteers help people with anxiety every day. Here are the coping mechanisms for
9 Signs You Have Summer Seasonal Affective Disorder—and How to Beat It
At least one in 10 cases of seasonal affective disorder—depression tied to the weather—occur in the summer. Here are...
Could Rock Climbing Treat Depression? Signs Point to Yes!
Buckle up! A new study suggests a weekly bouldering session could work wonders for our mental health.
6 Scary Reasons You Need to Be Suspicious of Every Single Med Spa Out There
Med spas make big promises about quick, easy and cost-effective ways to improve your looks, but there are things their...
10 Unexpected Beauty Treatments You Can Get On Your Lunch Hour
You're busy—we get that. Between school drop-offs, business meetings, and laundry, squeezing in a little "you" time tends to fall...
Is Your Facebook Obsession Feeding a Personality Disorder?
Sure, social media has become a normal part of life. But here's when it becomes a red flag about your...
14 Therapist-Approved Tips for Finding a Therapist You Can Trust
Looking for a therapist is a lot like dating. You have to meet a few different ones before you find...
