Mental Health
Height Obsession Is Everywhere On Dating Apps. Here’s What Experts Think About That.
While a preference for taller men isn’t new, dating apps make it feel more blatant.
Miriam Fauzia
People Who Have Anxiety Are Sharing Their Best Coping Strategies, And As A Fellow Anxious Person, I Appreciate These Suggestions
"I try to be mindful of what that feeling is, where it is, and just be curious about it. Then, I try to welcome the feeling of anxiety. I often say something like, 'Oh hey, it’s you again. You can stay as long as you need. It’s safe here!'"
Kelly Martinez
How Do You Deal With Loneliness? Share Your Story About What Worked For You.
Loneliness is extremely common, so we want to hear what you’ve done to overcome it — even if you’re still working on it.
Katie Camero
Actually, Some People Are Happier (And Healthier) Being Single
“A Saturday night on my couch watching my Netflix with my cat and my glass of wine … don’t threaten me with a good time.”
Katie Camero
Gen Z Readers Shared What They Wish Older Generations Understood About Being A Young Person In 2022, And Everyone Should Listen To What They Have To Say
"It's not that we're dramatic or looking for attention — we are genuinely horrified at the state of the world, all while being told that we have it easier than anyone has ever had."
Kelly Martinez
I Have ADHD. Here Are 14 Genuinely Life-Altering Hacks That I Use On A Daily Basis
ADHDers, you can thank me later (if you remember).
Alice Lahoda
19 Women Are Revealing The Habits Or Changes They Incorporated Into Their Everyday Life That Helped Them Deal With Depression
"I tried everything: eating well, exercising, prioritizing good sleep, meditating. And while my body was in good shape, my mind felt like it was drowning."
Raven Ishak
There's A Suicide And Crisis Hotline Called 988. Here’s Everything To Know About It.
If you’re having suicidal thoughts, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, you can dial 988 to be connected to mental health support.
Katie Camero
Shay Mitchell Opened Up About "Not Feeling Like A Glowing Goddess" During Her Pregnancy, And It's An Important Conversation
"It's okay to actually not feel amazing."
Kelly Martinez
This Woman Opened Up About Having "Hourglass Syndrome" — A Disorder That Results From Sucking In Your Stomach Too Much
"If it isn't the consequences of my mother and grandmother's actions."
Daniella Emanuel
This Lawyer Shared Her Morning Routine As Someone With High-Functioning Depression, And It's So Refreshingly Real
"This is my very realistic, non-aesthetic morning routine as a lawyer who is depressed."
Megan Liscomb
A Woman Who Used To Go To Fat Camp Went Viral On TikTok, And Here Are Her 14 Most Eye-Opening Stories
"I was proud of myself when I'd eat less than the prescribed diet."
Daniella Emanuel
This Architect Is Breaking Down The Subtle Ways Your Home Decor Choices Can Affect Your Mood, And It’s Fascinating
It seems like everyone is talking about biophilic design these days — and it's easy to see why.
Ross Yoder
People Who've Recovered From Burnout At Work Are Sharing How They Did It, And It's So Helpful
"Therapy, meditation, and screaming into the void have helped."
Megan Liscomb
11 Ways To Help If You're Feeling Distressed About The Climate This Week
It's possible to channel climate despair into climate action.
Ayla Smith
Lyra Health, Which Provides Therapy For Google And Facebook Employees, Is Facing Concerns Over Privacy And Treatment
“This isn’t an assembly line. This is actually people,” said one former therapist.
Richard Nieva
Spending The Holidays Alone Is Actually Good — Here’s Why
“We’ve created this sort of blind loyalty to your family, no matter what you’re dealing with, blind loyalty to friends, no matter who they are.”
BuzzFeed Daily
This Therapist To The Super-Wealthy Explains Why They’re So Unhappy Despite All Their Money
“What they do get right is is how wealth can be very toxic within a family dynamic.”
BuzzFeed Daily
10 Things That Make So Much More Sense About My Life After Being Diagnosed With ADHD As An Adult
Yes, I asked for an extension on this article.
Kelly Martinez
If You Find The Omicron News Depressing, Here’s How Therapists Recommend You Cope
The Omicron variant is creating — again — a lot of pandemic uncertainty. Here are some expert tips on how to cope with anxiety.
Theresa Tamkins
A Review Of Turning 30 During The Pandemic (It's Bad)
All you need is an owl, a cassoulet, and the constant specter of looming death.
Scaachi Koul
When I Was A Kid With Untreated Anxiety, "Dune" Taught Me Coping Skills
Me, changing for gym class: I must not fear; fear is the mind killer....
Megan Liscomb
Here’s Why Experts Think Suicides Dropped During The Pandemic
The declines were most prominent for white people, women, and middle-aged adults.
Theresa Tamkins
I Tried Ketamine Therapy For My Depression, And I Made Some Wins Along The Way
I've had depression for years now. I finally turned to a ketamine clinic for help.
Lara Parker
You Might Have Seen That Viral TikTok Of A Model Being Told To Lose Weight — Here’s The Behind-The-Scenes Story
“They say…her torso is ‘too thick’ and they want her bones to be protruding in the photos.”
BuzzFeed Daily
There’s A Super Organized Campaign Of Hate Against Meghan Markle On Twitter — And No One Can Figure Out Exactly Why
“One of the most bizarre things about this story is that this campaign doesn't seem to have a motive — there's no goal they're trying to achieve, other than being incredibly mean and harmful.”
BuzzFeed Daily
We Had A Psychologist "Diagnose" Joe From "You" And It Seems Pretty Accurate
“Sometimes these murderers actually murder their loved ones, their fiancés, their wives, and people are still like, ‘Hey, let me be your next victim.’”
BuzzFeed Daily
15 Times "Ted Lasso" Explored The Reality Of Mental Health
Your mental health is key.
Anthony Orlando
TikTok’s Dissociative Identity Disorder Community Is Going Viral — But Not Everyone’s Happy About It
“The professionals I spoke to for the article had a wildly different impression of DID from their in-real-life patients than what you saw on TikTok.”
BuzzFeed Daily
Naomi Osaka Revealed Why She Spoke Up About Her Mental Health Struggles And Everyone Needs To Hear This
“The more we can all be open, the more we can help each other be better.”
Joyann Jeffrey
