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Mental Health
Mental Health
ADHD

Addiction

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Eating Disorders

Grief & Loss

Personality Disorders

PTSD & Trauma

Schizophrenia

Stress

Suicide

Therapy & Medication
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Coping with Depression

Tips for overcoming depression one step at a time

16 mins

Online Therapy: Is it Right for You?

Finding and choosing an online therapist or counselor

12 mins
Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Exercise & Fitness

Healthy Eating

Sleep

Stress

Well-being & Happiness

Pets

Weight Loss

Work & Career

Illness & Disability

Heart Health

Cancer
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Cultivating Happiness

Five tips to get more satisfaction and joy out of life

15 mins

How to Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Dieting tips that work and won't make you miserable

14 mins
Children & Family
Children & Family
Autism

Childhood Issues

Learning Disabilities

Family Caregiving

Parenting

Teen Issues
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Anxiety in Children and Teens

A parent’s guide to managing symptoms

19 mins

ADHD Parenting Tips

Learn what you can do to help your child thrive

14 mins
Relationships
Relationships
Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Love & Friendship

Domestic Abuse
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Coping with a Breakup or Divorce

Grieving and moving on after a relationship ends

11 mins

Dealing with Shyness

Making friends even if you feel shy or socially awkward

12 mins
Aging Well
Aging Well
Healthy Aging

Aging Issues

Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia

Senior Housing

Family Caregiving

End of Life
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How to Improve Your Memory

Tips and exercises to sharpen your mind and boost brainpower

15 mins

Adjusting to Retirement

How to cope with the stress and challenges

15 mins
Meditation

Meditation

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Bedtime Meditation for Sleep

This relaxing sleep meditation helps you unwind at bedtime, let go of tension, and ease the transition into sleep.

4 mins

Being Kind to Yourself: A Meditation

Learn to counter negative self-talk with kindness and self-compassion.

4 mins

Deep Breathing Meditation

When you start to feel overwhelmed, this exercise can help you quickly rein in stress.

3 mins

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation

Relieve stress, anxiety, and muscle tension with this simple relaxation exercise.

7 mins

Melinda Smith, M.A.

Melinda Smith is the Executive Director & Editor in Chief of HelpGuide.org.

More by Melinda Smith, M.A.

Addiction

Choosing an Alcohol Rehab Treatment Program

A guide to alcohol addiction treatment services

14 mins

Addiction

NA and Other Peer Support Groups for Drug Addiction

The different options and what they offer

10 mins

Childhood Issues

Attachment Issues in Children

Causes, symptoms, and treatment of insecure attachment

15 mins

Addiction

AA and Other Peer Support Groups for Alcohol Addiction

The different options and how they work

10 mins

Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder Test

Take this short quiz if you think you are bipolar

3 mins

Personality Disorders

Borderline Personality Disorder Test

Take this short quiz if you think you have BPD

3 mins

Depression

Depression Types and Causes

What type of depression do you have and what's causing it?

11 mins

Love & Friendship

Tips for Building a Healthy Relationship

How to build and keep a healthy and satisfying romantic relationship

15 mins

Work & Career

Mental Health in the Workplace

Coping with anxiety, depression, burnout, or bullying at work

16 mins