Tools like spreadsheets and budgeting apps can help you get better at saving money. But you might need to look beyond hard numbers to get a full financial picture. “Just identifying [mental] roadblocks can go a long way to reducing their impact,” says Tara Tussing Unverzagt, founder and president of […]
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Open enrollment season during coronavirus pandemic means more mental health benefits, hospital coverage
In addition to providing more time off or flexibility for child care — perks that have received much attention as the pandemic has dragged on — employers are also offering workers far more access to telehealth platforms and mental health benefits. “The big realization a lot of these companies have […]
Why this year has been particularly tough for models struggling with their mental health
Looking back it seems almost incredible that there was nowhere to turn for objective, professional advice , given how endemic mental health issues are in modelling. The super successful aren’t immune either. Jodie Kidd told me that anxiety about her modelling career and how she looked, caused her to stop eating, to […]
Here’s what mental health experts want you to know about trying online therapy
Refinery29 I Tried 20 Trendy Anti-Anxiety Products & These 10 Actually Work If your shoulders are tense, you’re constantly on a deadline, or you’re feeling anxiety about the future of democracy, you’re not alone. There’s a lot to worry about these days: Politics, of course. Relationships. The pressure to succeed […]
Being authentic on Facebook is better for your mental health, researchers say | Health
Exotic vacation pics. Shots of healthy meals. Flattering selfies. Whether you’re on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or TikTok, many people make huge efforts to curate the best version of themselves online. But it might be better for your mental health not to craft an idealized view of yourself when using social […]
Should You Take a Mental Health Day?
A mental health day is a day taken off from work for the purpose of de-stressing or recovering from burnout. While you may wonder whether it’s appropriate to schedule time out of the office if you aren’t physically ill, it’s important to recognize when you’ve reached your limit mentally and […]
How To Look After Your Physical And Mental Health
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Small Business Owners: How To Look After Your Physical And Mental Health Photo by Jill Wellington from Pexels Staying physically and mentally fit is essential for all small business owners, none more so than today as the pandemic continues. With small and, micro-business owners often working alone, paying attention to […]
Insurers pledge to support mental health sufferers with clearer language in policies
Insurance companies have unveiled plans to revamp their approach to customers suffering with mental health problems. This follows concerns that insurers were incentivising customers to omit mental health conditions from applications by charging much higher premiums to customers declaring everyday stress. There were also fears that online application processes were too […]
Budget-Friendly Ways To Get Support For Your Mental Health
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getty September is National Suicide Prevention Month, so now, more than ever, it’s important to talk about mental health. In our society, it is still seen to many as taboo to talk about mental health and that can make it difficult to find the help that is truly needed. Plus, […]
How to manage your mental health during lockdown
The National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a 25 per cent increase in calls since lockdown began (Getty) On 23 March prime minister Boris Johnson implemented a nationwide UK lockdown, which saw people confined to their homes. Although the restrictions have eased since then, many people will have spent weeks […]
Ex-BuzzFeed star Kelsey Darragh shared her mental health journey online. Now, she wants to be a resource.
Kelsey Darragh Sergio Garcia/@isergiogarcia Kelsey Darragh is a former video producer and development partner at BuzzFeed. She currently is a cast member on the E! show “Dating: No Filter.” Her videos for BuzzFeed have received over 160 million views, averaging over 14 million views per video. Darragh has dealt with […]
We’re At Risk If NJ Cuts Mental Health Funds
ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey’s budget can’t be balanced on the backs of children. But if planned cuts to a beloved state program aren’t rolled back, Essex County youth who are struggling with mental health issues will be among those who pay the price, advocates say. Recently, officials announced […]
The Mental Health Trauma of the Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
Inequality is rampant throughout the health care system: Women of color are more likely to die of breast cancer, heart disease, and COVID-19, and more likely to report chronic, severe anxiety. There are many reasons—gaps in biomedical research, deliberate discrimination and racism, lack of resources, lack of empathy—all of which […]
14 Mental Health Instagram Accounts You Should Follow ASAP
There’s no denying that 2020 has been incredibly distressing for most people. Fortunately, there are ways to combat the negative mental health effects many of us are experiencing ― one of which includes social media. Given that we’re arguably spending more time on our phones than ever, why not fill […]
‘Emotional support K-pop boys’ help fans with their mental health
‘Emotional support K-pop boys’ help fans with their mental health “Every time I see him I feel like the sun is shining on my face.” L. Gissele has three emotional support K-pop boys: Kim Namjoon aka RM from BTS, Bang Chan from Stray Kids, and Johnny Suh from NCT 127. […]
Young people struggle with finding mental health support amid COVID-19 pandemic
Kathryn Boit feels “guilty for struggling so much” these past few months. As president of the Harvard Student Mental Health Liaisons, she has “college friends, acquaintances and strangers reach out to me for resources and advice,” she said. “I don’t know the answers anymore.” It’s no wonder Boit, a Harvard sophomore, […]
Young people struggle with finding mental health support amid COVID pandemic
Kathryn Boit feels “guilty for struggling so much” these past few months. As the president of the Harvard Student Mental Health Liaisons, she has “college friends, acquaintances, and strangers reach out to me for resources and advice,” she said. “I don’t know the answers anymore.” It’s no wonder Boit, a […]
Prince William Says Soccer Can Help ‘Break the Stigma Around’ Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
Prince William is using soccer to help those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. In a video promoting the landmark Mentally Healthy Football Declaration signed by leaders of the entire U.K. soccer family, the Duke of Cambridge openly references the positive role he believes the sport can play. “This has been […]
How a ‘perfect storm’ of issues during the pandemic has led to a mental health crisis in Latinx communities
Design: Nathalie Cruz for Yahoo Life July is BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Mental Health Month, also referred to as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In an effort to bring awareness to struggles that people of color face regarding mental health in the U.S., Yahoo Life is republishing […]
We’re Facing a Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare Workers, the Majority of Whom Are Women
More than 130,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, a novel strain of coronavirus, and cases continue to surge in communities across the country. But for front-line medical workers, particularly those working in emergency rooms and treating COVID-19 patients, the fight has only just begun. While the Centers for Disease Control […]