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This ranking breaks down how stress varies across the U.S.—with big differences between regions.
CaLea Johnson|
Discover the most anxiety-friendly airlines, with features like meditation resources, roomy seats, and top-tier safety ratings.
CaLea Johnson|
Baking can be great if you have a sweet tooth, but experts say it could also have a positive impact on your mental health for some key reasons.
Ellen Gutoskey|
Spring cleaning isn‘t just for your home. It‘s important to declutter your devices, too.
CaLea Johnson|
Whitetop the therapy llama just celebrated a record-breaking birthday.
CaLea Johnson|
ESA Doctors is hiring a “Chief of Pet Flicks“ to watch animal movies and write about their impact on mental health.
CaLea Johnson|
What better way to learn about cozy games than by playing one?
CaLea Johnson|
Has the news cycle got you stressed? Here are some crucial tips for how to balance your mental health while still staying top of current events.
Michele Debczak|
Are you sick of social media? You can get paid to walk away from it for 30 days.
CaLea Johnson|
Lots of people experience the “post-holiday blues” or post-vacation depression. Here’s how to identify the signs and overcome the dread of returning to work.
Jennifer Billock|
Up to 70 percent of people have experienced hypnic jerks, but they’re usually nothing to worry about.
CaLea Johnson|
You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.
CaLea Johnson|
You’ve likely heard of fight or flight, but a third reaction—to freeze—is misunderstood by many.
Faith Roswell|
Don’t underestimate the power of a productive crafting session.
CaLea Johnson|
Dog emotions are in tune with humans’—including stress.
CaLea Johnson|
Instead of anger management classes, all you may need is a pen, some paper, and a trash can. 
Marla Mackoul|
Having an intrusive thought doesn’t mean you have OCD. Let’s break down some myths about obsessive compulsive disorder.
Kerry Wolfe|
The phenomenon also known as “the Sunday Night Blues” can be daunting—but there are ways you can fight back.
Kate Rockwood|
If you were a woman in the 19th century, virtually anything could get you committed to a psychiatric hospital—including drinking too much tea.
Shaunacy Ferro|
Uncovered on the grounds of the now-demolished Bahr Treatment Center in Indianapolis, this time capsule contained film reels that are still shrouded in a layer of mystery.
Shaunacy Ferro|

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