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Whether you want to better understand yourself, the people around you or the contours of the human mind, our mental health experts are here to help! They share tips to improve your wellbeing, manage stress, improve relationships and deal with chronic conditions.

The five stages of grief: denial, bargaining, anger, depression, acceptance
April 22, 2025/Mental Health

What Are the Stages of Grief?

The five phases of loss are denial, bargaining, anger, depression and acceptance — but they don’t always happen in that order

Person's feet and legs on a scale
April 21, 2025/Mental Health

Antidepressants and Weight Gain: What You Need To Know

Slight increases are somewhat common from either the medication or changed habits

Teen sitting with hunger pains on oversized stomach, with heart
April 21, 2025/Mental Health

Eating Disorders in Teens: Myths, Facts and What To Do

Look for signs like withdrawing from social eating and not gaining weight — and get treatment early if possible

Person relaxing in a salt therapy room with salt rocks on the walls
April 21, 2025/Lung

Could Salt Therapy Improve Your Health?

Many claims lack science-backed research, but halotherapy is popular and considered safe

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Person looking at their waist size in the mirror
April 18, 2025/Mental Health

Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders: They’re Not the Same

Eating disorders are diagnosable mental health conditions, while disordered eating is unhealthy eating behavior that doesn’t meet the criteria for a diagnosis

Pregnant woman discusses medications with her physician
April 14, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Are Antidepressants Safe During Pregnancy?

SSRIs are the safest antidepressants to take in pregnancy — and pose less risk than unmanaged depression

Person reading prescription medicine bottle
April 11, 2025/Mental Health

Can Antidepressants Lead To Weight Loss?

Some medications may result in a few lost pounds, but weight gain is far more common

A person contemplating road block and construction items
April 9, 2025/Mental Health

How To Deal With Difficult People

When interacting with a challenging person, it’s best to lead with empathy, stay calm and set boundaries

Person upset by burning toast in a toaster, which is on fire
April 9, 2025/Mental Health

What Is the ‘Burnt Toast Theory’?

It’s all about reframing a negative situation and believing minor setbacks can pave the way for something positive

Person at restaurant with friend, watching others eat food, as they only drink water
April 2, 2025/Mental Health

What Is Disordered Eating? And Why It Happens

This is an eating pattern that doesn’t meet the criteria for an eating disorder but can still be harmful

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