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Mental Health

Feeling stressed or sad? You're not alone. These resources, expert tips and real-life advice will help you cope.

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Do this 1 breathing exercise before you get out of bed to change the tone of your entire day

If you're feeling stressed or anxious, it only takes one minute to breathe and reset — and you can do it before you even get out of bed.
Woman laying in bed
Woman laying in bed

What is the 'Winter Arc' challenge'? The self-improvement trend going viral right now

The 90-day personal development challenge will prioritize your physical and mental health and give you a head start on your health goals for 2025.
Woman journaling
Woman journaling

What are somatic workouts? The mind-body practice is an easy way to release stress and tension

From mindful walking to diaphragmatic breathing and self-hugs, these somatic exercises can relieve stress and boost wellbeing.
Self hug
Self hug

6 breathing exercises to ease stress and anxiety

Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear. Here's how to try "cycling sighing," box breathing and more techniques to help you relax.

The 5 types of friendship we all need for optimal happiness

Studies suggest that friendships are as essential to our health, well-being and longevity as diet and exercise.

This 1 simple habit can reduce back pain and improve your overall health

A daily walking habit is good for your mind and body. A new study looking at the effect walking has on back pain adds to the list of health benefits.
Walking for warming up around her apartment in an early morning-stock photo
Walking for warming up around her apartment in an early morning-stock photo

Feeling burned out? This 30-day workout challenge is just what you need to reset

This workout plan is designed to improve your mental health by moving in ways that feel good and using exercise as a form of self care.
Group of multicultural yoga participants seated and meditating.
Group of multicultural yoga participants seated and meditating.

'Cozy cardio': The latest fitness trend experts actually love

Dread cardio exercise? So did Hope Zuckerbrow. Her effort to turn fitness into a "meditational self-love moment" became a viral workout trend.
‘Cardio… but make it cozy.’ The latest fitness trend experts actually love
‘Cardio… but make it cozy.’ The latest fitness trend experts actually love

Sister of veteran who died by suicide speaks out: 'Those helping him didn't get it'

Culturally competent mental health care for veterans — when the therapist truly understands their unique type of trauma — can be the difference between life and death.

Burned out? How to take a mental health day to rest and recharge

82% of employed Gen Z employees want mental health days to combat burnout. Here’s how to take a day off to rest, recharge and reflect.
Woman relaxing
Woman relaxing

Brittney Griner will miss 2 games to focus on mental health, team says

The Phoenix Mercury said Griner would skip a two-game trip to Chicago. She was imprisoned in Russia last year after vape canisters were found in her luggage.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner stands at attention during the national anthem before a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington.
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner stands at attention during the national anthem before a WNBA basketball game against the Washington Mystics, Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Washington.