Mental Health Stories
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I Slept With A 13-Pound Blanket For A Month; This Is What Happened
This is what happened when I slept with a 13-pound blanket for over a month. -
Stressed Out? Smoking This Much Weed Can Calm You Down
Low doses of THC can produce stress-relieving effects during stressful situations, like public speaking. -
Happy But Depressed? You May Have Smiling Depression
Smiling depression is a dangerous mood disorder that is masked by happiness on the outside, and sadness on the inside. -
Adults Who Lived With Chronic Diseases In Childhood At Greater Depression Risk
New research has suggested that the risk for developing a mental health condition in adulthood, such as depression and anxiety, is slightly raised for those who battled with a chronic childhood disease. -
Mom’s Viral Photos Show Reality Of Postpartum Depression
An Ohio mom shared two photos highlighting the ups and downs of battling postpartum depression. -
Genes May Explain Why Some Kids Develop Bipolar Disorder
A small study has linked several genes to stress and bipolar disorder in children. -
Smoking During Pregnancy May Not Increase Children's Risk Of Mental Illness
New research suggests that maternal smoking during pregnancy may raise the risk of severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia, in offspring. -
Why You Should Give Your Partner A Sexy Rubdown Tonight
Couples who give and get massages from each other have better physical and mental wellbeing, and enjoy their relationships more. -
Reasons Why A Person May Fake An Orgasm
Men and women both fake orgasms; in a recent study, researchers investigated the motivation behind these misleading sexual experiences. -
5 Tips To Deal With Anxiety In 10 Minutes Or Less
Mindfulness meditation, and 4 other tips for natural anxiety relief in just 10 minutes or less. -
Scientists Reveal The Two Types Of Love Addiction
Scientists find when it comes to love addiction, there are two types that trigger the same chemicals in the brain as drug addiction. -
People At High Risk For Schizophrenia Should Avoid Marijuana
A new study has found that marijuana use during adolescence may trigger the first schizophrenia episode for people with a family history of the disease.