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mental disorders

LIFE: Tough Stuff

Here's what you should do on International Mental Health Day

October 10 is International Mental Health Day, and though the awareness of mental health has become a popular topic over the years as people are becoming more open about their struggles, mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are rising...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

I am not lazy: How one GL girl deals with her ADD

From the time I was six years old, my teachers had all been saying the same thing: “She’s so smart, but she doesn’t try.” Every single progress report, parent-teacher conference and year-end evaluation was the same. I could practically predict...

TRENDING: Celebs

Justin Bieber calls on fans for prayers and opens an important convo about mental health

When Justin Bieber was discovered on YouTube by his now manager Scooter Braun at 13, he had no idea that sudden fame—especially at a young age—would have such immense impact on him as a 25-year-old adult. As it turns out...
LIFE: Dear Carol

"Dear Carol, I'm really sad sometimes"

Dear Carol, Lately I've been researching mental disorders because I’m wondering if I have one. When I tell people I have anxiety or depression, they say it’s only hormones. But a lot of teens have disorders. I’m not sure how to...

LIFE: Family

My brother has autism--here's what it's like

Amy and Jack are like most sibs—they love hanging in each other’s room, soaking up the sun on summer vacays and eating ice cream ‘til they can’t move. But there’s one major thing that has given Amy a new perspective...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

How to stop anxiety from ruining your social life

Whether it’s skipping your best friends party, avoiding conversation with people or staring at a text for 30 minutes because you don't know how to respond, having social anxiety disorder (defined as fear of interaction with other people that brings...

FITNESS: Your Bod

Zendaya reminds us why body shaming is *not* cool

Even in a world where the curvy girl is being celebrated more than ever (thanks Kim, Khloe, and Demi!), body shaming is still a prevalent issue. Women and men are facing ridicule from their peers and family regarding their weight...
LIFE: Tough Stuff

It's Mental Illness Awareness Week: Here's how you can help

The start of October means crunch time for figuring out your Halloween costume, but it also means something a little more important. This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week, and, in our busy lives, we usually don’t give enough thought...