Focusing on who ‘counts’ as mentally ill will ultimately send us down the wrong path,” Miranda Wolpert, director of mental ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

When I first joined Mountain Family Health Centers almost ten years ago, it was part of a broader effort to integrate mental ...

Diagnosis rates are rising because the NHS pathway is overwhelmed and fragmented, not because distress is being exaggerated.

Whether through a minor bump in your journey or a full-blown crisis, you may have struggled with your mental health in some capacity in the last few years. It can be difficult to prioritize yourself ...

As headlines about heat waves, floods and wildfires become more frequent, many people report a growing sense of worry about ...

Letter writers discuss Commonwealth Mental Health First Aid Program, Obamacare and Trump’s policy of deregulation.

Breanna Mona is a freelance writer and editor focused on creating inclusive, empathetic content. She works across platforms like Healthline, Greatist, Medical News Today, Psych Central and more, ...

Can you be too attached to your pet? More than 100 studies have found surprising links between strong pet attachment and psychological distress.

Emotional blackmail is when a person tries to achieve a goal by emotionally manipulating another party. It centers around the threat, “If you do not do this for me, something bad will happen.” ...

Aging is challenging for everyone, but it can be particularly difficult for someone with narcissistic tendencies. Narcissists thrive on attention, admiration, and validation—and as people age, they ...