July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As told to Shannon Shelton Miller Four years ago, my husband found me lying […]
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What’s Behind the Underdiagnosis of ADHD in Black Women?
July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As a child and young adult, Stephanie Robertson appeared to be the ideal student. […]
“There’s joy and freedom in leaning into ugliness”: Zinnia Kumar on self-worth and confronting the ‘evil aunty’ in her head
Zinnia Kumar doesn’t believe in hiding discomfort. She prefers to make eye contact with it, to examine its shape and social function before deciding whether […]
Menopause and Dementia – How To Tell Symptoms Apart
Weight gain, mood swings, hot flashes, and vaginal dryness – these are the symptoms that most women associate with menopause. Another less talked-about condition that […]
How to be more patient, according to therapists
They say patience is a virtue. But no one really teaches you how to be more patient, whether you’re dealing with long lines, traffic delays […]
How to help a friend in a toxic relationship, according to therapists
You don’t have to know every detail of your friend’s relationship to sense that something’s…off. Maybe your bestie shrugs off her partner’s frequent texts like […]
Being Outed Was Traumatic, But It Pushed Me To Accept — and Embrace — My Sexuality
June is Pride Month. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Growing up, I never really thought much about what it meant to be gay, bisexual […]
A New Study Linked ‘Manosphere’ & Masculinity Content to Poor Mental Health in Teen Boys
In recent years, popular influencers creating “men and masculinity content” have moved from the fringes of online subculture to the mainstream. Men and masculinity content […]
9 Expert Tips To Finding the Best Therapist for Your Teen
Navigating the world of therapy for your teen or tween can feel like a big, intimidating task. You might wonder: Where do I even begin? […]
Your Migraine Attacks Might Be Affecting Your Mental Health
When Stephanie Weaver plans a vacation, her very first thought is, “What if I get a migraine attack?” The possibility causes her so much anxiety […]