Mental Health
It’s just as important as its physical counterpart.
Mental Health
How to Find a Great Therapist You Can Actually Afford
It shouldn’t have to be so hard, but there are things you can do to make it a little easier.
25 Mental Health Podcasts That Might Help You Understand Yourself Better
Or at least make you feel less alone.
8 Ways to Cope With a Fear of Needles When You Have a Chronic Illness
F-bombs, sweet treats, and strategic distractions can make the pokes a little more bearable.
What to Do If Long Summer Weekends Make You Feel Super Lonely
It might seem like everyone has plans but you—but that’s really not the case.
Here’s How to Meditate If You Haven’t Gotten Into It Yet but Really Want To
We promise it doesn’t have to be a big—or complicated—commitment.
3 Ways to Take Care of Your Mental Health as You Get Older
It’s never too late to start.
7 Therapists Share Their Best Advice for Coping With Existential Dread and Grief
The world is a mess right now, but there are ways to cope.
7 Easy and Non-Corny Ways to Practice Gratitude Every Day
Don’t roll your eyes—the mental and physical health benefits are legit.
EMDR Therapy Is Getting More Popular. Here’s How It Works
We asked an expert to walk us through the novel trauma treatment.
7 Ways to Be More Mindful Without Meditating
A formal practice isn’t for everyone, and it’s not the only way to feel calmer.
Lizzo Wants You to Get Off Your Phone
She literally suggested you put it in a sealed container and spend some time with yourself instead.
How to Tell the Difference Between Poor Body Image and Body Dysmorphic Disorder
And how to get help for both.
If You’re Mourning Lost Time Right Now, You’re Not the Only One
The first step to feeling better is resisting the urge to ignore your grief.
5 Alternatives to Journaling for People Who Simply Don’t Wanna
We’re not all Virginia Woolf, okay.
Yet Another Study Shows That Trans and Nonbinary Teens Benefit From Gender-Affirming Care
Policies aimed at banning hormones are at odds with basic human rights and science.
How to Deal If Food and Body Shaming Flow Freely in Your Family’s Culture
Latine dietitians share their best advice for navigating this tricky territory.
How to ‘Celebrate’ the New Year If the Old One Sucked for You
If NYE doesn’t elicit glowy, reminiscent feelings, you’re not alone.
If You’re Having a Hard Time During the Holidays, Might I Suggest a Horror Movie?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to watch Megan Fox eat a guy’s face off.
The Best Way to Deal With Your Most Miserable Feelings Might Be...Doing Nothing
Sitting with uncomfortable emotions can make them more bearable.
5 Ways to Cope If the Holidays Feel Way Too Stressful Already
A bit of self-compassion can go a long way.
Here’s Exactly What Therapists Do When They Feel Super Angry
“What I need is to just be angry, call it anger, and not judge myself for it.”
What Do We Do With All This Anger?
Introducing All the Rage, SELF’s guide for making sense of your madness.