ALL EMOTIONAL HEALTH ARTICLES
I Lost My Brother to Brain Cancer 7 Years Ago, So I Tried the Grief Support Group The Dinner Party
I Lost My Brother to Brain Cancer 7 Years Ago, So I Tried the Grief Support Group The Dinner PartyMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 02, 2025
8 Tips to Beat Procrastination
8 Tips to Beat ProcrastinationMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | March 17, 2025
How to Feel Less Overwhelmed by Debt
How to Feel Less Overwhelmed by DebtMedically Reviewed by Kelsey M. Latimer, PhD, RN | March 12, 2025
Why You Wake Up Happy and Anxiety Creeps in at Night
Why You Wake Up Happy and Anxiety Creeps in at NightFact Checked on February 07, 2025
5 Ways Journaling Can Help You Cope With Big Life Changes
5 Ways Journaling Can Help You Cope With Big Life ChangesMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | February 07, 2025
The Ultimate Gift Guide for People With Anxiety
The Ultimate Gift Guide for People With AnxietyFact Checked on February 06, 2025
25 Therapist-Recommended Wellness Gifts We Love to Give (and Receive)
25 Therapist-Recommended Wellness Gifts We Love to Give (and Receive)Fact Checked on January 31, 2025
9 Tips for Coping Emotionally During (and in the Aftermath of) a Natural Disaster
9 Tips for Coping Emotionally During (and in the Aftermath of) a Natural DisasterMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 17, 2025
What Does It Mean to Get the Holiday Blues?
What Does It Mean to Get the Holiday Blues?Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | November 19, 2024
How to Cultivate Joy During a Stressful Election Season
How to Cultivate Joy During a Stressful Election SeasonFact Checked on August 28, 2024
Actor Melissa Gilbert Reveals Her Struggle With Misophonia
Actor Melissa Gilbert Reveals Her Struggle With MisophoniaFact Checked on August 27, 2024
Quiz: Am I an Empath?
Quiz: Am I an Empath?Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 26, 2024
Mental Health Resources: Finding the Help You Need
Mental Health Resources: Finding the Help You NeedMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | August 23, 2024
What Makes Someone an Introvert: Definition, Personality Traits, and Self-Care Tips
What Makes Someone an Introvert: Definition, Personality Traits, and Self-Care TipsMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 21, 2024
All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for You
All About Purpose: What It Means and Why It’s So Good for YouMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 01, 2024
Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boost Mood and Emotional Health?
Can Vagus Nerve Stimulation Boost Mood and Emotional Health?Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | March 25, 2024
Do You Relate to Kate Middleton’s Struggle to Keep a Medical Issue Private?
Do You Relate to Kate Middleton’s Struggle to Keep a Medical Issue Private?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | March 25, 2024
Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
Mental Health Resources for Black AmericansMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | March 16, 2024
5 Ways Anger Affects Your Health
5 Ways Anger Affects Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | February 13, 2024
All About Hate: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope With It
All About Hate: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope With ItMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | February 05, 2024
8 Instagram Accounts to Follow to Inspire You to Be a Kinder Person
8 Instagram Accounts to Follow to Inspire You to Be a Kinder PersonMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 31, 2024
7 Expert-Recommended Movies About Mental Illness
7 Expert-Recommended Movies About Mental IllnessMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 19, 2024
All About Mood Swings: Definition, Causes, and How to Manage Them
All About Mood Swings: Definition, Causes, and How to Manage ThemMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 19, 2024
All About Anger: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Better Manage This Common Emotion
All About Anger: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Better Manage This Common EmotionMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | January 18, 2024
5 Body-Positive Instagram Accounts to Follow
5 Body-Positive Instagram Accounts to FollowMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | January 17, 2024
All About Paranoia: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Cope
All About Paranoia: Definition, Health Effects, and How to CopeMedically Reviewed by Angela D. Harper, MD | January 11, 2024
7 Tips for Raising an Emotionally Healthy Kid
7 Tips for Raising an Emotionally Healthy KidMedically Reviewed by Angela D. Harper, MD | January 05, 2024
Is ‘Resting Bitch Face’ Real?
Is ‘Resting Bitch Face’ Real?Medically Reviewed by Ross Radusky, MD | December 30, 2023
How to Help Your Child Overcome an Inferiority Complex
How to Help Your Child Overcome an Inferiority ComplexMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | December 22, 2023
All About Guilt: How It’s Connected to Health and How to Cope With It
All About Guilt: How It’s Connected to Health and How to Cope With ItMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | December 15, 2023
Why Sex Helps Boost Mood and Relieve Stress
Why Sex Helps Boost Mood and Relieve StressMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | November 28, 2023
Is Daydreaming Good for You?
Is Daydreaming Good for You?Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | November 27, 2023
What Is a Dopamine Detox, and Can It Really Make You Healthier?
What Is a Dopamine Detox, and Can It Really Make You Healthier?Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | November 21, 2023
All About the State of Flow: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Get Into the Zone
All About the State of Flow: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Get Into the ZoneMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | November 16, 2023
All About Self-Efficacy: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Get Better at It
All About Self-Efficacy: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Get Better at ItMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | November 10, 2023
How to Access Mental Health Care for Military Members and Veterans
How to Access Mental Health Care for Military Members and VeteransMedically Reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD | November 07, 2023
Attraction: Is There Science Behind Turn-Offs and Turn-Ons?
Attraction: Is There Science Behind Turn-Offs and Turn-Ons?Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | November 07, 2023
All About Eco-Anxiety: What It Is, Why It’s on the Rise, and Coping With It
All About Eco-Anxiety: What It Is, Why It’s on the Rise, and Coping With ItMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | October 30, 2023
What Makes Someone an Extrovert: Definition, Personality Traits, and Self-Care Tips
What Makes Someone an Extrovert: Definition, Personality Traits, and Self-Care TipsMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | October 27, 2023
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): How It Works, What It Helps, and More
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): How It Works, What It Helps, and MoreMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | October 23, 2023
Is Prayer Good for Your Health?
Is Prayer Good for Your Health?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | October 05, 2023
5 Ways to Give Better Gifts, According to Science
5 Ways to Give Better Gifts, According to ScienceMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | September 21, 2023
Why Giving to Causes You Care About Is Good for Your Health
Why Giving to Causes You Care About Is Good for Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | September 20, 2023
Why Fall Makes Us Crave All Things Pumpkin Spice
Why Fall Makes Us Crave All Things Pumpkin SpiceMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 27, 2023
How to Get Better at Facing Your Fears, According to Science
How to Get Better at Facing Your Fears, According to ScienceMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 08, 2023
8 Ways to Be More Optimistic
8 Ways to Be More OptimisticMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | August 02, 2023
What Is Emotional Eating? The Good, the Bad, and the In Between
What Is Emotional Eating? The Good, the Bad, and the In BetweenMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | July 21, 2023
3 Big Ways Forgiveness Is Good for Your Health
3 Big Ways Forgiveness Is Good for Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | June 19, 2023
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person? And How to Know if You Are One
What Is a Highly Sensitive Person? And How to Know if You Are OneMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | June 09, 2023
10 Ways to Boost Self-Esteem for Better Emotional Health
10 Ways to Boost Self-Esteem for Better Emotional HealthMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 31, 2023
Is Social Media Safe for Kids, Teens? 11 Things Parents and Other Caregivers Should Know
Is Social Media Safe for Kids, Teens? 11 Things Parents and Other Caregivers Should KnowMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | May 26, 2023
5 Ways to Get Better at Practicing Forgiveness, According to Mental Health Experts
5 Ways to Get Better at Practicing Forgiveness, According to Mental Health ExpertsMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 25, 2023
All About Toxic Positivity: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Respond
All About Toxic Positivity: Definition, Health Effects, and How to RespondMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 12, 2023
All About Optimism: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Boost Your Outlook
All About Optimism: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Boost Your OutlookMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | May 08, 2023
13 Ways to Hack Your Personal Space for Better Mental Health
13 Ways to Hack Your Personal Space for Better Mental HealthMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 27, 2023
All About Patience: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Learn It
All About Patience: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Learn ItMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 26, 2023
All About Imposter Syndrome: Definition, Health Effects, and Coping With It
All About Imposter Syndrome: Definition, Health Effects, and Coping With ItMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 18, 2023
Worried About Your Medical Bills? 7 Tips on Coping With Health Expense Stress
Worried About Your Medical Bills? 7 Tips on Coping With Health Expense StressMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | April 12, 2023
7 Tips for Talking About Money With Your Partner (and Other Important People in Your Life)
7 Tips for Talking About Money With Your Partner (and Other Important People in Your Life)Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | April 05, 2023
Is It Safe to Get Mental Health Meds From an App?
Is It Safe to Get Mental Health Meds From an App?Medically Reviewed by Chester Wu, MD | March 24, 2023
7 Tips for Getting Better at Practicing Patience
7 Tips for Getting Better at Practicing PatienceMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | March 09, 2023
7 Tips to Beat Brain Fog, Foster Focus, and Improve Mental Clarity
7 Tips to Beat Brain Fog, Foster Focus, and Improve Mental ClarityMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | February 23, 2023
CDC Reports Spike in Sadness for Teen Girls — What Concerned Parents Should Know
CDC Reports Spike in Sadness for Teen Girls — What Concerned Parents Should KnowMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | February 17, 2023
Why Listening to Sad Songs Can Make Us Feel So Good, According to Mental Health Experts
Why Listening to Sad Songs Can Make Us Feel So Good, According to Mental Health ExpertsMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | February 09, 2023
All About Happiness: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Be Happier Every Day
All About Happiness: Definition, Health Effects, and How to Be Happier Every DayMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 24, 2023
9 Football Players Who’ve Spoken Up About Mental Health
9 Football Players Who’ve Spoken Up About Mental HealthMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 19, 2023
3 Science-Backed Reasons You Like Rewatching TV Shows
3 Science-Backed Reasons You Like Rewatching TV ShowsMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 12, 2023
The Last Word: Can a SAD Lamp Really Lift Your Mood in the Winter?
The Last Word: Can a SAD Lamp Really Lift Your Mood in the Winter?Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 10, 2023
All About Sadness: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get Help
All About Sadness: What Causes It, How to Cope With It, and When to Get HelpMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | January 06, 2023
Should You Pull the Plug on Social Media? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Should You Pull the Plug on Social Media? Weighing the Pros and ConsMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | December 16, 2022
How Did the Pandemic Change Kids’ Brains? A Family Therapist Weighs In
How Did the Pandemic Change Kids’ Brains? A Family Therapist Weighs InFact Checked on December 15, 2022
How Not to Be Sad: 9 Tips for Managing the Emotion
How Not to Be Sad: 9 Tips for Managing the EmotionMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | December 12, 2022
What Makes Someone an Expert in Mental Health Coaching?
What Makes Someone an Expert in Mental Health Coaching?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | November 28, 2022
Affirmations: What They Are, Health Benefits, and Getting Started
Affirmations: What They Are, Health Benefits, and Getting StartedMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | November 04, 2022
‘The Young and the Restless’ Tackles Depression and Suicide: Why It’s Important
‘The Young and the Restless’ Tackles Depression and Suicide: Why It’s ImportantMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | November 01, 2022
All About Fear: How It’s Connected to Health and How to Face the Ones You Have
All About Fear: How It’s Connected to Health and How to Face the Ones You HaveMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | October 25, 2022
5 Ways Nostalgia Is Good for Your Health (and When It's Not)
5 Ways Nostalgia Is Good for Your Health (and When It's Not)Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | October 20, 2022
Why We Care So Much About Celebrity Gossip, According to Psychology
Why We Care So Much About Celebrity Gossip, According to PsychologyMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | September 15, 2022
5 Healthy Hobbies You Can Pick Up in Under a Week
5 Healthy Hobbies You Can Pick Up in Under a WeekMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | September 06, 2022
7 Ways Psychology Can Help Fight Climate Change (and How You Can Help)
7 Ways Psychology Can Help Fight Climate Change (and How You Can Help)Medically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 31, 2022
9 Podcasts to Boost Your Mood and Brighten Your Day
9 Podcasts to Boost Your Mood and Brighten Your DayMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 09, 2022
The Science of Why We Love Scary Movies
The Science of Why We Love Scary MoviesMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | August 08, 2022
What Is Psychology? A Guide to the Study of the Human Mind and Behavior
What Is Psychology? A Guide to the Study of the Human Mind and BehaviorMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | August 05, 2022
10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
10 Ways to Beat the Winter BluesMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | July 28, 2022
Intolerance and Discrimination Weigh Heavily on LGBTQ+ Mental Health
Intolerance and Discrimination Weigh Heavily on LGBTQ+ Mental HealthMedically Reviewed by Adam Lake, MD | July 25, 2022
988: Are We Ready for Mental Health’s New Emergency Hotline Debut?
988: Are We Ready for Mental Health’s New Emergency Hotline Debut?Medically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | June 30, 2022
5 Ways Travel Is Good for Your Mental Health
5 Ways Travel Is Good for Your Mental HealthMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | June 17, 2022
Research: Color-Blind Attitudes and Behaviors Perpetuate Structural Racism
Research: Color-Blind Attitudes and Behaviors Perpetuate Structural RacismFact Checked on June 07, 2022
Microaggressions: They Have Macro Effects, Says Top Researcher
Microaggressions: They Have Macro Effects, Says Top ResearcherMedically Reviewed by Patrice A. Harris, MD, MA, FAPA | June 02, 2022
Can a Healthier Gut Boost Your Mood?
Can a Healthier Gut Boost Your Mood?Medically Reviewed by Ira Daniel Breite, MD | June 02, 2022
8 Ways Parents Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth Take Care of Their Mental Health
8 Ways Parents Can Help LGBTQ+ Youth Take Care of Their Mental HealthMedically Reviewed by Adam Lake, MD | June 01, 2022
Looking for Happiness at Your Local Park? Go Big, Says Research
Looking for Happiness at Your Local Park? Go Big, Says ResearchFact Checked on April 05, 2022
Study Finds Ignoring Sexual and Gender Diversity Among Teens May Create Barriers to Essential Support
Study Finds Ignoring Sexual and Gender Diversity Among Teens May Create Barriers to Essential SupportFact Checked on March 28, 2022
How to Make Your Time Off More Energizing and Restorative
How to Make Your Time Off More Energizing and RestorativeMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | February 16, 2022
5 Ways Making (and Sticking With) a Budget Can Be Good for Your Health
5 Ways Making (and Sticking With) a Budget Can Be Good for Your HealthMedically Reviewed by Allison Young, MD | January 12, 2022
The Top Mental Health TikTok Influencers — and Why They’re Important
The Top Mental Health TikTok Influencers — and Why They’re ImportantMedically Reviewed by Seth Gillihan, PhD | September 01, 2021