10 Black pioneers in mental health you should know

They’ve broken barriers and transformed the field of psychology.

BIPOC Mental HealthKristina BenoistFebruary 1, 2022

Here’s what to do when you feel like you’re living on autopilot

How to take back control when life feels like it’s moving without you.

By Jackie Menjivar

Self-CareKristina BenoistJanuary 28, 2022

One of those days...

A look at how anxiety is not a linear journey.

By Karla Espinosa Hudson

Stories, Writing WorkshopKristina BenoistJanuary 26, 2022

What is peer support and how can it help improve mental health?

Getting mental health help from people who have been there.

By Jackie Menjivar

ResourcesKristina BenoistJanuary 21, 2022

How to manage eco-anxiety

What to do when the world feels like it’s literally and figuratively on fire.

AnxietyKristina BenoistJanuary 21, 2022

Who I am

An exploration of what it means to recover from an emotionally abusive relationship.

By Adèle McLees

Stories, Writing WorkshopKristina BenoistJanuary 19, 2022

Consider these steps before calling the police when someone is having a mental health emergency

For people showing symptoms of a mental health condition, police interactions can turn deadly.

By Jackie Menjivar

ResourcesKristina BenoistJanuary 14, 2022

I try, I try, I try

A call for people to be more compassionate about mental health.

By Justine Grove

Writing Workshop, StoriesKristina BenoistJanuary 12, 2022

You survived a suicide attempt. Now what?

How to heal from and honor your experience.

By Jackie Menjivar

Suicide PreventionKristina BenoistJanuary 11, 2022

I’m singer/songwriter Andy Grammer, and here’s a piece of my mind

Andy talks self-care, learning to love himself over the past year and a half, and how his mental health is inspiring his new music.

By Kristina Benoist

Piece Of My Mind, InterviewsKristina BenoistJanuary 7, 2022

How to set a New Year’s resolution that won’t trigger negative body image.

Set a healthier goal for yourself this year, especially if you’re recovering from an eating disorder.

By Jackie Menjivar

Eating Disorders, HolidaysKristina BenoistDecember 28, 2021

How to manage your trauma and triggers during the holidays

Don’t feel guilty if this time of year brings up some mental health challenges.

By Jackie Menjivar

Trauma, HolidaysKristina BenoistDecember 23, 2021

What is “trauma dumping” and what are some healthier alternatives?

The difference between venting and trauma dumping is all about consent and intention.

By Jackie Menjivar

TraumaKristina BenoistDecember 17, 2021

5 ways to gently redirect self-deprecating humor from your friends

Because our friends shouldn’t always be the punchline.

By Jackie Menjivar

RelationshipsKristina BenoistDecember 8, 2021

This form of therapy changes lives for people with BPD. Here are the skills that can help you too.

These Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) principles can help anyone cope with difficult emotions.

By Jackie Menjivar

Borderline Personality, Therapy, ResourcesKristina BenoistDecember 2, 2021

"How have you broken a harmful cycle in your life?"

Our Instagram followers share the steps they took to lead mentally healthier lives.

Therapy ClubKristina BenoistNovember 18, 2021

5 symptoms of mental illness that we don't talk about enough

We’re shining a light on paranoia, psychosis, dissociation, and more.

By Jackie Menjivar

Bipolar, Depression, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia, TraumaKristina BenoistOctober 27, 2021

How to use your love language for better self-care

Because we don’t have to wait for other people to give us the love we need.

By Jackie Menjivar

Self-CareKristina BenoistOctober 20, 2021

I think TikTok just told me I have ADHD. Do I?

How to navigate self-diagnosis and mental health misinformation online.

By Kristina Benoist

ADHDKristina BenoistOctober 13, 2021

"What's one thing you wish someone had told you about mental health?"

Our Instagram followers share the lessons they’ve learned about mental health and healing. They may just help you too.

Therapy ClubKristina BenoistOctober 8, 2021

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