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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 something’s up.

Stephanie Hallett

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.

Stephanie Hallett • 3 hours ago

How To Stop Overthinking Everything, According To Therapists

Rumination — aka thinking about something in endless circles — is exhausting *and* makes you more susceptible to depression and anxiety.

Ryan Howes, PhD

37 Holiday Self-Care Tips For Anyone Who Is Kind Of Not OK RN

We don’t 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 — yes, even at Christmas.

Anna Borges

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.

Delia Cai

11 Things You Might Not Realize Can Be Signs Of Anxiety

Even though it’s common and highly treatable, the vast majority of anxiety sufferers go without treatment — often times because they don’t even know something’s wrong.

Stephanie Hallett

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.

Syd Robinson

22 Mental Health Instagram Accounts That'll Make You Feel Less Alone

Because we can all use a little more positivity on our feeds. 💖

Syd Robinson

The Goodful Mental Health Starter Pack

Our best expert-backed advice, resources, and stories from everyday people who have been there — to make your life easier, to give you the tools you need to cope, and to help you feel a little less alone.

Anna Borges

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. Here’s everything you need to know — from how to start therapy to how to get the most out of it.

Anna Borges

9 Books That Capture What It's Like To Live With Mental Illness

Memoirs, fiction, YA — these books show what it's like when your brain seems to be working against you.

Maggy van Eijk

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 — even though that never worked for me.

Arianna Rebolini

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.

Be More OK

14 Things About Suicide Everyone Should Know

Suicide is complicated and often misunderstood. Here’s what you should know about it.

Theresa Tamkins

15 Things People Who Deal With Suicidal Thoughts Want You To Know

First, it's more common than you think.

Anna Borges

19 Tips From LGBT People On How To Be A Little More OK

From fanfic to Facebook groups.

Tom Vellner

13 Cheap And Easy Ways To Calm Down And Relax

Simple ideas to calm the heck down.

Whitney Jefferson

Self-Care: An A To Z Guide

A more or less definitive guide to taking care of yourself.

Anna Borges

A More Or Less Definitive Guide To Showing Up For Friends

Showing up is at the core of creating and maintaining, strong meaningful bonds with friends, family, coworkers, and Internet pals. It’s what turns the people you know into your people.