What Selena Gomez Speaking About Mental Health Means to Me as a Woman of Color
A woman with depression shares what it means to her to see Selena Gomez speak about her mental health.
To the Therapist Who Called Me a 'Strong Black Woman'
A woman writes a letter to her therapist who called her a "strong black woman" instead of validating her pain.
Why I'm Opting Out of the 'Recovery' Narrative
A woman who lives with depression explains why she's opting out of the mental illness recovery narrative.
Why I Can't Just Clean My Room, Even When My Parents Tell Me To
A teenager with depression explains why it's hard for her to clean her room -- and offers advice for teenagers who are also struggling.
When Every Minor Physical Sensation Makes You Think You're Going to Die
A woman writes about her experience with hypochondria and details an instance in which it creates a high-stress situation for her.
How Art Helped Me Illustrate My Anxiety
A high school student writes about how art has helped him come to terms with his anxiety.
The Two Words My Professor Said That Changed My Perspective on Anxiety in College
A college student writes about her process in seeking out accommodations for her anxiety at school.
The Little Ways I Take Back Control in My Life With Anxiety
A woman writes about the different ways in which anxiety impacts her life and how she combats it.
What Happens When I 'Swipe Right' as Someone with Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares about her experience using Tinder for the first time.
What Happens When I Feel Immobilized by My Anxiety
A woman with anxiety writes about feeling immobilized by it.
What You Need to Know About the Study Linking Sugar Consumption to Depression
According to research published in Scientific Reports, eating too much sugar can cause men to develop depression.
4 Ways to Support Someone Struggling With Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares four tips for supporting a loved one with anxiety.
What This Small but Significant Gesture Can Show Us About Loving Someone With Depression
A Reddit user posted a picture of the creative way he helped his girlfriend, who struggles with depression.
3 Reasons I Was Scared to Tell People I Take Medication for Anxiety and Depression
A woman who struggles with anxiety and depression explains three reasons why she was scared to tell people she takes medication for her mental illnesses.
What Happened When I Realized I'd Made a Habit of Ignoring My Emotions
A woman with depression shares what happened when she realized she'd made a habit of ignoring her emotions.
What It Was Like to Turn 20 in a Psychiatric Hospital
A woman who experiences suicidal ideation shares about how she spent her 20th birthday in a psych hospital.
6 Things I Do Every Day to Lower My Anxiety
A woman living with anxiety lists six things she does every day to help lower her anxiety.
Remembering Chester Bennington, Who Helped Me Time and Time Again
A woman explained how Chester Bennington helped her when she was feeling suicidal.
Oprah Describes How Depression Can Feel Like a Veil
Oprah Winfrey opened up about depression in the September issue of "Vogue."
How Kesha's New Music Helped Me Heal After My Friend Died by Suicide
A woman who lost a friend to suicide explains how Kesha's new album, "Rainbow," helped her heal.
What Motherhood Is Like When You Struggle With Depression
A mother writes about the difficulty of having depression during motherhood.
10 Quotes That Help Me Through My Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares the 10 quotes that encourage her when she's anxious.
Songs That Have Helped People Through Depression
People with depression name songs and lyrics that have helped them feel better or cheer up when they're having a hard day.
Falling in Love Didn't 'Cure' My Depression
A woman with depression shares why getting a boyfriend didn't magically cure her depression.
Why the Hardest Part of My Depression Is Its Invisibility
A woman who struggles with depression explains why the hardest part of her depression is that it is an invisible illness. She says she often looks happy, but does not
The Physical Symptoms of Depression I Wasn't Expecting
A woman with depression shares about the physical symptoms of depression she wasn't expecting to experience.
Robin Williams Anniversary
It's been 3 years since Robin Williams died by suicide.
How Creating Art Helps Me Cope With Anxiety and Depression
An artist shares the artwork she makes that represents her struggle with anxiety and depression.
My Anxiety and Depression Are My Worst Friends
A man writes about his worst friend, depression and anxiety. He says that by giving his mental illness a physical form, he is better able to separate it from himself.
5 Physical Symptoms of My Anxiety
A woman with anxiety shares the physical way her mental illness manifests.
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