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Written by: C. Beck You could almost survive without ever leaving the house, nowadays. Amazon brings you toilet paper and tissues, free shipping abounds, and Postmates has your food covered (who likes doing dishes, anyways?). But there’s evidence in theory, ...

Written by: S. Inc. Mental health maintenance has a concrete impact on physical health, so it’s worth examining one’s available tools. Some may want to reconsider meditation as a form of self care, especially if you’ve found in the past that meditation doesn’...

Written by: C. Beck DBT teaches different skills to self-check and modify your behavior in the moment. These skills can help you move from discomfort to connection in everyday life. In this downloadable reference sheet, find three easy-to-remember acronyms t...

Written by: C. Beck When your pain stays locked away in difficult memories, you can’t do anything about it, and the pain festers, coming out in unhelpful or unexpected ways (like anger). Imagine yourself at a time when you were going through hurt, with no on...

Written by: C. Beck When you’re worked up, it makes sense to feel confused. How could you know where to start? That’s why we recommend preparing an emotional safety plan ahead of crisis times–so it will be easier to maintain stability in the moment. Download...

Written by: C. Beck Need to vent? In an anonymous, troll-free place? Imagine easily getting stuff off your chest, before it starts digging into your chest. Why Vent Here? Venting into a journal can feel off-putting. Venting on a forum opens you up to trolls...

Written by: A. Won Losing sleep over work? Thinking an all nighter might be in your cards? Learn why staying up late decreases success in the long run (according to research!) and how to prioritize sleep for your mental health and productivity. You wake up...

Written by: C. Beck Are you going crazy over the million things you should be doing? What if we told you that there’s only one ‘should’ worth your while–giving yourself a break for once! When you continually emphasize what you’re not doing, you’re not just s...

Written by: C. Beck We all screw up sometimes. After all, we are all human. You might dismiss that phrase, calling it cliche. You might think of it as a way to rationalize simple mistakes or stupid errors. But saying “we’re all human” goes further than a si...

Written by: S. Fader So many of us want to feel these benefits of keeping a journal, but find the process to be tedious and soul-sucking. However, journaling can be an extremely important mental health maintenance tool, and can even help you set and achieve i...

Written by: A. Toves Every now and then, we’re going about our lives until suddenly, an intrusive thought hits us like a truck: “What is the meaning of my life?” “Do I have a purpose?” “What’s the point of all this?” When everything seems absurd, pointless, a...

Written by: R. McDanal If you’ve been asking yourself “what’s wrong with me?” — hold on a minute. Remember that your feelings, experiences, and thoughts are all valid. That being said, life can suck. A lot of factors can make us feel broken, dumb, or just pl...

Written by: R. McDanal The death of a coworker can be incredibly painful, and it’s easy to feel helpless or lost afterward. You have such strong emotions, and might even feel survivor’s guilt after a coworker’s suicide. It may feel surreal or inappropriate t...

Written by: S. Rainne Light allows the brain to create the neurotransmitters that keep your energy and happiness levels up. So it’s not surprising that the Winter blues creep up as the days wane.  The Winter blues are real, and really hard to beat. Just like...

Written by: R. McDanal Learn what a guilt trip looks like, how to recognize one, and how to protect yourself. Also find tips on how to bounce back from real guilty feelings. What is a guilt trip? The plain emotion of guilt has real positive effects and moti...

Written by: C. Beck Everyone’s thoughts race for different reasons, and every person experiences a racing mind differently. That’s why we created the guide below, to give you the right tools for your specific situation.  Just determine how your racing though...

Written by: R. McDanal “Anger issues” are often not what they seem. Anger can be a valid and adaptive response to frustrating situations, but it becomes self-destructive if it’s not processed or if it manifests before processing. If you’re constantly thinking...

Written by: S. Rainne Studies conducted before the coronavirus pandemic found that about 40% of people in the United States struggled to afford basic necessities. After the pandemic’s first wave, financial challenges became magnified for households across th...

Written by: R. McDanal If you’ve heard of Isaac Newton, you’ve probably heard of inertia — the tendency for an object’s trajectory to remain unchanged. While human behavior isn’t quite that simple, it’s true that we tend to stick to what we know. Unfortunate...

Written by: A. Won Do you get angry and frustrated when talking politics? It can be hard not to, especially when your political opinion is dismissed before the conversation starts. Learn how to navigate charged political conversations by understanding and uti...