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22 Ignorant Comments That Were Actually Said Aloud To People With Mental Illnesses
Think before you speak. Simple as that.

People Are Revealing The Most Unforgettable Advice Their Therapists Ever Gave Them
"You won't ever change other people β only how you deal with them."

3 Anxiety Tips You've Heard, And 7 You Probably Haven't
Which have you tried?

14 Charts That Will Help You Handle Everything Negative In Your Life Right Now
Instead of throwing something at the wall, read this post instead.

No, Anxiety Isn't Just "Feeling A Bit Nervous" β These 17 Tumblr Posts Explain It Perfectly
"Anxiety is like that moment that your chair almost tips over, but it never stops."

19 Funny Mental Health Tweets For Anyone Who Could Use A Laugh Right About Now
"Bold of me to constantly use the phrase 'No worries!' when I am, in fact, constantly full of many worries."

18 Self-Care Hacks That People Actually Swear By
"Lying in my hammock is so relaxing and allows me to detox my mind and just let all my thoughts happen and pass."

18 Essential Relationship Tips, According To Couples Therapists
"Love is a lot of things...but at the end of the day, it is a choice."

This Teacher Came Up With A Really Innovative Way To Find Out How Her Students Are Feeling And Other Teachers Are Inspired
"Many of us struggle to find the words to ask for help. I thought this poster could make it a bit easier for my students to reach out."

25 Tweets About The Important Lessons People Have Learned In Therapy
"You don't have to say yes to every argument you're invited to."

11 Things You Might Not Realize Can Be Signs Of Depression
You may know that sleeping too much or too little, lack of interest in social gatherings, persistent sadness, and negative thoughts are signs of a depressive disorder. But there are other, subtler signs that somethingβs up.

12 Ways To Calm Down When You're Pissed Off And Don't Want To Be
For when you know you're way too angry, but can't seem to turn it off.

How To Stop Overthinking Everything, According To Therapists
Rumination β aka thinking about something in endless circles β is exhausting *and* makes you more susceptible to depression and anxiety.

37 Holiday Self-Care Tips For Anyone Who Is Kind Of Not OK RN
We donβt live in Hallmark movies; we live in the real world, where shitty families, breakups, divorces, miscarriages, death, unemployment, depression, anxiety, addiction, violence, and good ol'-fashioned bad times exist β yes, even at Christmas.

We Asked NBA All Star Kevin Love About Self-Care, And Here Are The 8 Things He Wants You To Know About Being Your Best Self
The pro basketball player and mental health advocate chatted with us about fighting stigma, seeking out creative outlets, and using his go-to meditation app.

11 Things You Might Not Realize Can Be Signs Of Anxiety
Even though itβs common and highly treatable, the vast majority of anxiety sufferers go without treatment β often times because they donβt even know somethingβs wrong.

We Asked A Psychologist What We Should Know About Men's Mental Health, And Here's What He Said
The saying, "Men have two emotions: Fine or mad," is a common misconception.

22 Mental Health Instagram Accounts That'll Make You Feel Less Alone
Because we can all use a little more positivity on our feeds. π

15 Mental Health Resources For When You Are Feeling Helpless
Our best expert-backed advice, resources, and stories from everyday people who have been there β to make your life easier, to give you the tools you need to cope, and to help you feel a little less alone.

Everything You Could Possibly Want To Know About Therapy
The act of allowing yourself a space to focus on you and only you is one of the most compassionate things you can do for yourself. Hereβs everything you need to know β from how to start therapy to how to get the most out of it.

9 Books That Capture What It's Like To Live With Mental Illness
Memoirs, fiction, YA β these books show what it's like when your brain seems to be working against you.

Memory Can Help Us Survive Depression, But It Can Also Hold Us Back
When my brother was hospitalized for suicidal depression, I tried desperately to help him remember being happy β even though that never worked for me.

How BuzzFeed Is Talking About Suicide And Suicide Prevention
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and BuzzFeed is committed to supporting the cause by spreading awareness, creating communities, and providing help to anyone struggling.

14 Things About Suicide Everyone Should Know
Suicide is complicated and often misunderstood. Hereβs what you should know about it.

15 Things People Who Deal With Suicidal Thoughts Want You To Know
First, it's more common than you think.

19 Tips From LGBT People On How To Be A Little More OK
From fanfic to Facebook groups.

13 Cheap And Easy Ways To Calm Down And Relax
Simple ideas to calm the heck down.

Self-Care: An A To Z Guide
A more or less definitive guide to taking care of yourself.

31 Ways To Be Happier β Or At Least A Little More OK
Every little thing counts.

Here's What Happens When You Call A Suicide Prevention Hotline
Suicide hotlines can provide free and confidential support 24/7. Here's what to expect when you make the call.

17 Steps For Recognizing and Responding To Warning Signs Of Suicide
You never know when your help might be needed.

Here's How To Use A Bullet Journal For Better Mental Health
A way to keep it all together when things are falling apart.

Here's What To Do If You Can't Afford Therapy
Because money shouldn't get in the way of getting the help you need.

Here's How To Know If You Could Benefit From Therapy
Because it's not just something ~other people~ do.

15 Easy Things You Can Do That Will Help When You Feel Like Shit
You don't have to tackle it all at once.

I Survived A Suicide Attempt
"You are worth your life."

20 Stories Of Depression And Suicide And Living Our Lives
Remember, you're not alone and you deserve to be here.