Wellness
Why Your Mom's Eating Disorder Impacts You So Much
Children of a mom with an eating disorder might go on to develop one themselves.
Suicide Rates Among Girls Are Decreasing
After increases over the pandemic, this is a great sign.
How I Found Myself
Actor Karan Brar reflects on reckoning the gap between his public and private personas.
Teens Incarcerated at Rikers Island Are Finding Hope in Improv
"Every day was the same. So this, I look forward to it.”
How To Cope With Watching War Unfold
It doesn't compare with experiencing it, but seeing constant images of war can contribute to vicarious trauma.
Britney Spears And The Centuries-Long Tradition of Pathologizing Women's Emotions
In her memoir, I saw parallels between the sexist ideas around Spears's mental health, and the ones that historically were used to institutionalize women.
Why Students Want Mental Health Check-Ins At School
Students weigh in on how schools can help support their mental health.
3 Things to Do If You Can’t Stop Thinking About That Thing You Said
You know, THAT thing. Ugh—why DID you say that?!
On Recognizing My Thin Privilege When I’ve Never Been Thin
Mid-size and small-fat people, it’s time to accept that we might not be doing enough.
Meet the Young People Reclaiming Childhood Hobbies in the Name of Healing
“It’s so important that we find opportunities to explore, learn, and play as adults.”
Lili Reinhart Opened Up About Body Dysmorphia So Others Don't Feel Alone
“I truly wonder how anyone survives or gets through this life without having severe BD."
Pinterest’s New Algorithms Want You to See Every Body Type
Social media algorithms usually promote biases toward white, thin bodies. Pinterest is using machine learning to surface images of all shapes and sizes.
How Trans Youth Navigate Coming Out at School
For trans students, a new school year can mean coming out all over again.
Red White & Royal Blue's Taylor Zakhar Perez Was Insecure About His "Hairy Butt"
"Just bring your hairy butt to set” is a mantra we can all live by.
Relatability Is the Star of Bama Rush TikTok This Year
We talked to Bama Morgan and Bella Grace about relatable rush.
Done With Toxic Positivity? Here's How to Actually Feel Your Feelings
No "therapy dupe" is going to get you there.
Laws Targeting Marginalized Youth Hurt Their Mental Health. What Are We Doing About It?
We can't leave LGBTQ and BIPOC young people behind in the mental health crisis.