This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. There’s a significant difference between being ...

Have you ever made a pact? A pact is an agreement that you make with somebody. And ideally, you both follow through on your ends of the bargain. We’re about to meet a character who does not hold up ...

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Mantra. Affirmation. Motivator. Call the positive little phrases that you indulge in on Instagram anything you will. But know this: positivity breeds positivity. It’s why, this month, we’re asking you ...

Movies and television depict heroes who have a strong mind. We admire people who push the limits. Heroes and tough guys let us walk in their shoes, if only for a couple of hours. We feel what it’s ...

For Women’s Health’s first-ever Strong Mind profile series last year, women spoke openly about their most intense moments of poor mental health: how it hit, how they manage and what they learned. And ...

You could be struggling with everyday life and feel lost or unsure of how to navigate your mental health. You may face stigma, judgment, or shame for your mental health condition. My goal is to ...