Self-Care on a Budget
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Ketamine Therapy Gave Me the Joy I Never Had with Treatment-Resistant Depression
As told to Marnie Goodfriend I was about 6 years old when I began to feel that the world was
Read moreWomen With Parkinson’s Are Frequently Misdiagnosed
Close to 1 million Americans are affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurological condition that progressively impacts the brain’s ability
Read moreI Powered Through Anxiety and Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
It was three days before my flight to Tanzania. I had just arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I would
Read moreI’m Grateful for the Anxiety That Left Me Gasping for Air
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector I would wake up crying at 3 a.m. feeling like the ceiling was lowering
Read moreFor Years, I Lived with Seasonal Affective Disorder, Thinking It Was Just the Winter Blues
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Come on, Jules. Get it together. Suck it up. You can do this. You’re
Read moreA Therapist Answers 6 of Your Questions Around Feeling Lonely at Christmas
Whatever your typical set-up around December the 25th – perhaps a chunky get-together with the extended family, a little celebration
Read more6 Ways To Improve Metabolic Function After 50
Metabolic function is a series of complex processes in your body allowing your cells to function correctly, thus converting food
Read moreThe Results Are In: Running Proven To Significantly Improve Mood
Johannesburg, 28 November 2022. A total of 99% of people feel good or great after going for a run. This
Read moreHow to Get Through the Holidays When Dealing with Grief
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for many, it’s the most challenging. Michelle Gillie, for
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7 Ways To Meditate For Anxiety Relief That Are *Actually* Easy To Do
A way to meditate for anxiety relief that’s actually easy to do? Please, say some more… Anxious thoughts are (arguably)
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“I Travel Solo Even Though I Have Anxiety — This Is How I Cope”
If you’re wanting to travel solo but are hampered by anxiety, you’re not alone. Studies show that having anxiety means
Read moreLong Covid Changed Her Life Forever
In December 2019, Marjorie Roberts was ready to take on the world. She’d just received her life coaching certification and
Read more8 Things That Are Sucking The Happiness Right Out Of Your Life
You may not recognise it, but there are several biological imbalances and environmental factors that could create bad mood triggers,
Read moreThe Life-Changing Hope of New Treatments for Clinical Depression
Reviewed by Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. When Susan Gayhart heard about ketamine as a depression treatment, she wasn’t optimistic. “I’d been
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It’s Time For The Virtual Nedbank Runified Challenge
It’s time for the Nedbank Runified challenge where runner’s join forces all over the country in aid of Mental Health
Read moreIs It Just Sadness or Is It Clinical Depression?
Reviewed by Virginia Lindahl, Ph.D. Jude Evans-McCarthy found herself struggling with feelings of despair, but she kept them to herself,
Read moreHow The Women’s Proteas Are Prepping For The T20 World Cup
Finally! The Women’s T20 World Cup is almost upon us. After a much-anticipated wait, the women’s Proteas will be competing
Read more4 Ways To Boost Your Mental Well-Being
Mental health challenges existed long before Covid-19 and only intensified during the lockdown conditions. As the nation moves into a
Read moreHow To Support A Loved One If You Think They Are Suicidal
Suicide convos. They’re scary. And difficult. And with South Africa ranking 10th in global suicide rates, according to a World
Read morePut Yourself on the A-List This Summer
Megan Thee Stallion sang about having a “hot girl summer,” but my friends who are mothers are having more of
Read moreMy journey with fillers began when I was 18. By my 20s, my face was permanently scarred from cosmetic procedures.
As told to Erica Rimlinger I grew up in the UK, and for most of my teenage years, I couldn’t
Read moreIt Turns Out There Are Actually 9 Different Types Of Depression
One in five South Africans will experience some form of depression in their lifetime – whether it be due to…
Read moreSomeone Who Likes You: The Importance of Girlfriends for Mental Health
When I was little, my aunt gave me her well-loved copy of Jane Walsh Anglund’s book, “A Friend Is Someone
Read moreAdvanced Breast Cancer Support Group Finder
HealthyWomen has put together support group options to unite those affected by advanced breast cancer. Support groups can vary in
Read moreWhat Is Body Dysmorphia (BDD)?
It’s a sad fact of modern life that few women look in the mirror and like what they see. But
Read moreGetting Help for Your Mental Health Is Not a Weakness, but Try Telling My Asian Parents That
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. As told to Erica Rimlinger I was a preteen the first time
Read moreWhen Stigma Kills
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness month. On Feb. 14, 1995, Fonda Bryant was prepared to die. She planned
Read moreBlack Women Have Many Risks to Their Mental Health. For Me, Juneteenth Is a Day of Healing.
The temperature climbed past 80 degrees as my children and I followed the marked route between historic dwellings in a
Read moreThis Is Your Brain on No Sleep
The day after not sleeping well, you may feel a little foggy, a bit hungrier than normal, slower to react,
Read moreHow to Create a Home Gym with Minimal Space
Most of us don’t have enough space in our homes to have a separate home gym, so we have to
Read moreCoping With the Emotional Impact of Head and Neck Cancer
In the spring of 2013, Wendy Sutton noticed an ulcer on her tongue that wouldn’t go away. After numerous dental
Read moreThe Truth About Being a Cancer Warrior
When I found out I had breast cancer, I decided to be open about my diagnosis. I wanted my interactions
Read moreCan Exercise Help Make Therapy More Effective? A Pair of Studies Suggests It Might
For many people, exercise is a whole lot more than just a way to make physical progress. And if you’ve
Read moreAnswers About Ashwagandha
Medically reviewed by Dr. Melanie Fiorella Have you seen ashwagandha’s benefits touted on social media? It’s an herbal remedy used
Read moreWhat Is Box Breathing, and What Are Its Benefits?
You’ve probably heard of mindfulness and meditation before, but what about box breathing? This breathing technique, commonly known as “square
Read more4 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Injury in Marathon Training
First and foremost, if you’re in the process of training for a marathon, huge congratulations are in order. After all,
Read moreStaring at an Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
By Roxanne Felig, University of South Florida and Jamie Goldenberg, University of South Florida In the past few years, people
Read moreThe Unicorn in the Room: My Infertility Journey Led to an Unexpected Discovery
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector April 24-30 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Why don’t we just give it a
Read moreInfertility Isn’t Just a Physical Journey — It’s an Emotional One, Too
April 24-30 is National Infertility Awareness Week. Michelle Anderson and her husband Jeff* were ready to start their family when
Read moreWhy I’m Speaking Up About Toxic Beauty Standards
I recently started re-reading some of my old journals. I like to do this from time to time because I
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