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

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

Is walking good for you? Experts explain the mental and physical benefits

Making walking a daily habit comes with some impressive health benefits — for your mind and your body.
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

4 breathing exercises to ease holiday stress

Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear, while increasing the ability to reason. In the long run, adopting habits to manage stress can help you live longer.
Male nurse with disposable cup resting on sofa in hospital.
Male nurse with disposable cup resting on sofa in hospital.

'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.

Viral 'heaven's receptionist' videos are helping people cope with grief

Even those who aren't religious are finding comfort in Taryn Delanie Smith's videos depicting what happens when you arrive in heaven.
Taryn Delanie and Ally Love
Taryn Delanie and Ally Love

Camila Banus: Why I left 'Days of Our Lives' after 13 years

My dad didn’t stick around to see his dreams realized. I need to reach mine for him, and me, and our family.
Camila Banus
Camila Banus

I can’t get into meditation. How can I quiet my mind?

Some people find it easier to slow their mind when their body is moving. 
Celebration of Life. Beautiful woman if mixed race. Her arms raised up in the air. Her head is tilted back and eyes are close. She is in awe and smiling at the beauty of nature. Woman is expressing positivity, and feels grateful for life. She is very spiritual. Woman is at the beach with beautiful sunset in the background.
Celebration of Life. Beautiful woman if mixed race. Her arms raised up in the air. Her head is tilted back and eyes are close. She is in awe and smiling at the beauty of nature. Woman is expressing positivity, and feels grateful for life. She is very spiritual. Woman is at the beach with beautiful sunset in the background.

6 ways to calm anxiety in 5 minutes

Need a break? Use these tips to press pause and de-stress.
Young woman at home
Young woman at home