Mental Health

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By Julie Sprankles

Is Your Partner Using DARVO On You?

A now-viral TikTok has introduced millions to this term for a maddening manipulation tactic.

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SOS
By Julie Sprankles

Texts To Send Your Mom Friend When She's Drowning (That Aren't "LMK If You Need Anything")

Therapists share what actually helps when someone you love is underwater.

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You Good?
By Julie Sprankles

Women Are Talking About "Competence Fatigue," & It Explains A Lot

Being the person everyone counts on shouldn’t feel like a punishment. Therapists break down why it can start to feel like one (and what to do about it).

Woman experiencing insomnia and depression, struggling with sleeping in bed
Good Morning... I Guess
By Laili Shahrestani

Why Do I Wake Up Anxious Every Morning, Seemingly For No Reason? Psychologists Explain

Let’s unpack that sense of impending doom.

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just let me live
By Katie McPherson

Is Anyone Else Secretly Tired Of Self-Improvement?

Sure, I could get out of bed at 5 a.m. to run a 5K. Or, hear me out, you could f*ck off.

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Parenting & AI
By Katie McPherson

1 In 5 Teens Use AI Chatbots For Mental Health Advice. Here’s What Experts Want Parents To Know.

“The goal is to make sure teens are not alone with a machine when what they really need is care, connection, and someone who can help them stay safe.”

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Can I Put This Down Now?
By Julie Sprankles

Why Other People’s Emotions Leave You Feeling So Exhausted, According To Therapists

Emotional overload — not empathy — may be to blame.

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.

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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.