More Mental Health - Page 17
A record number of girls are unhappy with their appearance and life overall
A gender gap is opening up on how young people perceive themselves, too.
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People think this makeup brand's tweet makes fun of something harmful
"Seriously bad taste. This is a trigger."
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Winona Ryder says feelings are good, even when women have them
What's your damage, sexist jerks?
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People are talking about mental illness and terrorism after London knife attack
"Mental illness does not = killer."
By Liza Hearon
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Watch Demi Lovato get real about mental illness at the DNC
"This isn't a political issue."
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What does watching someone die on social media do to our mental health?
Cell phone videos mean everyone can become a witness to injustice and tragedy, but what does it do to our mental health?
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Indian illustrator captures the struggles of people living with anxiety
"The idea was to let people know that they're not alone, that this is fixable if acknowledged."
By Sonam Joshi
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A new startup seeks to fill the gap in India’s mental health system
Research says one in every four Indians suffers from mental illness.
By Paloma Ganguly
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Why scientists think your social media posts can help prevent suicide
What you share online may help researchers understand and solve one of our most urgent public health epidemics: suicide.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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My greatest ally: How my father helped me in my battle with bulimia
"I had kept this dark side of myself hidden from everyone for years."
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This teacher used apples to make a devastating point about bullying
"The tongue has no bones, but is strong enough to break a heart."
By Sam Haysom
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How to help someone who shares suicidal feelings online
These simple steps will help you compassionately support someone in pain.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Facebook launches suicide prevention tools for its 148 million Indian users
Facebook launched the new feature in partnership with Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's mental health organisation.
By Sonam Joshi
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7 initial ways you can be a better mental health ally and advocate
"Mental health is a community issue."
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This text line is helping teens talk about mental health without saying a word
"It was time to create counseling based around texting. So we built it."
By Katie Dupere
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Ellie Goulding shares her struggle with 'debilitating' panic attacks
"I used to beat myself up about it."
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4 myths that will change how you define bullying
These misconceptions make it harder for young people to ID bullying behavior in their own lives.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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Why this YA author tackled mental illness, homophobia and the power of Star Trek
Award-winning author John Corey Whaley's latest novel, 'Highly Illogical Behavior,' explores mental illness in a poignant, relatable way.
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These women want to text you positive affirmations all day
GIFs and good vibes, up to five times per day.
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Virtual reality may be useful for treating patients with anxiety
Two scenarios simulate stressful real life scenes.
By Tim Chester
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Suicides spike for 10 to 14-year-olds
New federal data shows a spike in the number of youth suicides, particularly among 10- to 14-year-old girls.
By Rebecca Ruiz
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