A Starter Guide to Becoming Mentally Healthier

Masculinity—a coarse and not particularly helpful term—doesn't exactly lend itself to introspection, discussing feelings, or even feeling those feelings. At least not traditionally. But it's time we changed that.
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From the doctor who actually discovered seasonal affective disorder.

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Six techniques for getting the negative voice in your head to quiet down.

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One married man explains why couples therapy might not fix your relationship problems, but will make it possible to survive them all.

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How to Help a Friend in a Mental Health Crisis

Tips from Nancy Lublin, founder and CEO of Crisis Text Line, which handles 4,000 text-based crises a day.

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A deep-thinking guide to handling the rage and resentment that comes from living in a raging, resentful world.

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An exhaustive guide to keeping that Sunday hangover from turning into an existential crisis.

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Why Men Are Lonely, According to the U.K.'s Minister for Loneliness

Loneliness is a health risk, so how can we feel less alone?

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Here's what to do when 4 p.m. rolls around and your brain starts sagging.

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Investigating the healing power of the drug your friends won't shut up about.

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Sometimes a therapist can help in unexpected ways.

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Not all personal growth comes from intensive therapy. Sometimes tweaking small things can make a big difference.

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