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Brittney McNamara

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Brittney McNamara is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on health issues, including mental health, reproductive rights, sexual assault and LGBTQ+ identity since 2014. In her current role as the features director at Teen Vogue, McNamara investigated the #MeToo movement on college campuses; reported on abortion access under the Trump administration; explored how incarceration impacts the mental health of young people; and published a series on various health issues, including bullying and vaccination. Prior to Teen Vogue, McNamara was a newspaper reporter in Massachusetts.

Health

Nyle DiMarco Said an Airline Gave Him a Wheelchair After a Flight, Seemingly Because He's Deaf

"Apparently being deaf at an airport means I need a wheelchair."
Mental Health

LeBron James Gave His Son Bryce the Best Pep Talk During a Basketball Game and I Want One Too

"Good job. I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you, man."
Health

This Viral Video Shows a Teen Translating a Concert Into Sign Language for Her Deaf Dad

She knew all the lyrics, in two languages.
Mental Health

How to Cope With Binge Eating Disorder During the Holidays

"The distress, the way that you feel about yourself today, can be overcome."
Health

A Bunch of Tampons Just Got Recalled Because They Unravelled in People's Vaginas

The offending tampons were reportedly sold over the course of two years.
Mental Health

Pro-Eating Disorder Hashtags Survived on Instagram Despite Bans — But That Might All Change

Instagram is reportedly cracking down on this triggering content.
Relationships

Meet "Orbiting," the New Breakup Habit That's Worse Than Ghosting

It's honestly worse than ghosting.
Health

A Teen Died After Reportedly Being Shocked by His Headphones

He's not the only person this has happened to.
Mental Health

People Are Summing Up Their Mental Health in Five Words on Twitter

#MyMentalStatein5Words
Relationships

Kylie Jenner Responded to the YouTuber Who Faked Photos to Make it Seem Like Travis Scott Was Cheating on Her

"This is getting out of hand.”
Mental Health

People Are Now Sleep Texting and They're Saying Some Wild Stuff

“I legittt wish veggird were enough to fuelme,”
Mental Health

Ariana Grande Reposted Pete Davidson's Note About Bullying and Mental Health With a Message to Her Fans

She's on his side.
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Health

This Is How to Stay Healthy When You Travel

Even when you're hurtling through the sky with a plane full of snifflers.
Mental Health

Jameela Jamil Called Celebrities Who Push "Teatox" Diets "Bloody Liars"

"I am so sick of the lies."
Health

A University of Maryland Student Died After Contracting a Common Virus

Five others at the school have contracted adenovirus.
Relationships

Like Your Latest Tinder Match, Noah Centineo Will Ghost You Too

In fact, Busy Phillips said Noah did it to one of her friends.
Mental Health

Justin Bieber Keeps Crying in Public. So What?

Justin's tears aren't the butt of a joke, they're a healthy expression of emotion.
Sexual Health + Identity

Massachusetts Voters Could Have Overturned a Key Law for Transgender People — But they Voted to Protect Them Instead

“Voters in Massachusetts made history tonight and sent a clear message that transgender rights are human rights.”
Mental Health

Bella Hadid Won't Stay Silent When People Tell Her to "Eat Something"

Nor should she.
Mental Health

Demi Lovato Is Reportedly Out of Rehab. Now She Deserves Some Space.

We spoke to an expert about why it's so important that Demi has the freedom to heal.
Lifestyle

Meet Your Future President, Nupol Kiazolu

She plans to be president in 2036 and change how we think about racism along the way.
Lifestyle

Amika George Is Here to Remind You That Periods Are Not Gross

But she hopes one day she won't have to.
Sexual Health + Identity

17,000 Google Employees Across the World Walked Out to Protest How the Company Handles Sexual Misconduct

Employees everywhere are showing their solidarity.
Relationships

Happy Halloween: This Woman Says She's Engaged to a "Sexy" Ghost

She brings new meaning to getting ghosted.