mental illness
Demi Lovato Explained Why She Doesn't Want People to Label Her "Bipolar"
"It’s something that I have, it’s not who I am."
By Suzannah Weiss
I Have Paranoid Schizophrenia, and This Is Why Scaramucci's Insult Was Offensive
"To use it as an insult is degrading to those of us who live with this brain disorder or disease."
By Rebecca Chamaa
Having a Mental Illness May Be MORE Common Than Not Having One
One study shows that most of us will actually develop a mental disorder at some point.
By Brittney McNamara
This Is What Real Suicide Attempt Survivors Think of 13 Reasons Why
"It had good intentions, but fell short."
By Lily Herman
Lili Reinhart Just Got REAL About Mental Health
"Your mental health should be your priority. Don't forget that."
By De Elizabeth
This Viral Facebook Post Shows What Depression Is REALLY Like
"Depression is crying until there's no more tears."
By Lily Puckett
The Sad Girls Club Is the Instagram Club Getting REAL About Mental Health
The founder opened up about why we should all be honest about mental health online.
By Brittney McNamara
Here's How Your Genes Could Determine Your Risk for Bipolar Disorder
A new study explores the link.
By Lily Puckett
Kehalni Shut Down Rumors About Her Mental Health After Stopping a Show
She opened up on Instagram about the real reason she walked off stage.
By Brittney McNamara
This 18-Year-Old Uses Instagram as a Mental Health Diary
She's documenting her eating disorder recovery and her everyday life.
By Brittney McNamara
Tommy Dorfman Opens Up About What ‘13 Reason Why’ Got Right and Wrong About Suicide
Here’s what you need to know.
By Brittney McNamara
A Schizophrenic Man Who Got No Medical Treatment Is Being Executed Next Week
Unless his lawyers win a stay on his execution, Bruce Ward is scheduled to die.
By Brittney McNamara
This Girl's Parents Tricked Her Into Thinking She Had Cancer, and Even Shaved Her Head
Now Hannah Milbrandt is speaking out.
By Brittney McNamara
This Facebook Post Perfectly Illustrates Why We Need to Talk About Anxiety
Honesty really is the best policy.
By Brittney McNamara
Health Officials Investigated Dozens of Teen Suicides in This California Town — and They Found Something Very Important
The CDC investigated a wave of suicides.
By Brittney McNamara
This Hashtag Points Out the Problem With ‘Before and After’ Eating Disorder Photos
BoycottTheBefore
By Brittney McNamara
Lady Gaga Got Real About What It’s Like Living With PTSD
“I’ve never told anyone that before, so here we are.”
By Chelsea Stone
The Worst Place to Live for Anyone Who Has OCD, Anxiety, or Any Mental Health Condition
“More than half of people who need mental health treatment do not get it.”
By Brittney McNamara