Mental Health

Young black adult woman in depression at home
"Old Souls," Click Here
By Katie McPherson

“Emotional Parentification” Could Be The Reason You’re An Exhausted People-Pleaser

Were you often told you were mature for your age? Red flag.

Middle-aged Black woman in a mustard shirt lies on a white bed, resting her head on a pillow and her...
Truly The Best Friends
By Julie Sprankles

Can Your Dog "Catch" Your Anxiety? What The Science Says Might Surprise You

If your dog seems different when you're overwhelmed, there's an explanation (and it's not a reason to feel guilty).

Let's Form A Calming Circle
By Samantha Darby

How To Retrain Your Brain To Enjoy “Slow” Dopamine

Because those quick scrolling sessions aren’t cutting it anymore.

A relaxed mother stands in a sunlit kitchen holding a mug, smiling as three young children sit aroun...
I'm Fine, Everything's Fine
By Julie Sprankles

Wait... Are All Moms Just Walking Around With “High-Functioning Burnout”?

Running on empty but getting sh*t done — that tracks.

US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a Senate Committee ...
Health News
By Katie McPherson

RFK Jr. Wants Americans To Wean Off Psychiatric Meds, Citing “Overuse”

Notably, his plan does not include funding to make other mental health care, like therapy, more accessible.

Mid adult woman practicing yoga at home stretching legs on exercise mat
Girl, Bye
By Katie McPherson

I Would Rather Pull Out My Front Teeth Than Hear About ‘Trimester Zero’ Ever Again, Thanks

It would kill y’all to leave women alone.

Portrait of a dreadlock braid woman sitting by the open window at the white wall. Concept of depress...
Lifestyle
By Katie McPherson

The Self-Care Industrial Complex Is Gaslighting Moms

I’m tired of being told I have to spend money I don’t have just to get some relief.

A woman in a cinema laughs while holding a red cup. Other people are seated behind her, some watchin...
Buttered Popcorn Is ✨Self-Care✨
By Julie Sprankles

Moms, Start Taking Yourself On Solo Movie Dates

It’s the best thing I’ve done for myself lately, TBH.

Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, senior advisor for Clinical Sciences at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),...
Pregnancy
By Katie McPherson

FDA Official Moves To Hire A “Friend” Who Wants Unproven Pregnancy Risk Claims Added To Antidepressants

The researcher says taking SSRIs during pregnancy can cause fetal abnormalities, but the data doesn’t agree.

He's gone too far this time...
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By Katie McPherson

What Is “Grey Rocking”? Therapists Explain This Strategy For High-Conflict Relationships

Experts agree it’s a good tool, but you have to know how to wield it safely.