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During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, everyone expected the captain of the U.S. gymnastics team, Simone Biles, to bring home a few more gold medals. However, millions were shocked when the 24-year-old African American woman pulled out halfway into the competition, claiming she wasn't in the right headspace to continue. ... Read More

Individuals have turned to horoscopes for centuries to make predictions about future events and make sense of current ones. Approximately 70 million Americans check their horoscopes daily. Although there's no scientific basis that the stars and planets can influence lives, astrology can serve as a valuable tool for ... Read More

Your personality has a big impact on how you see the world, so it has the potential to affect your mental health. Although personality assessments aren't used to diagnose mental health conditions, they can help you choose the right self-care measures. Find out what to do if you have Enneagram 9 depression or other ... Read More

If growing old is not for the faint of heart, as the proverbial wisdom goes, one reason is the mental health toll of aging. This can manifest as part of the natural aging process, often as the result of key events or “milestones” that signify the approach of old age. What are these aging milestones, their effects on ... Read More

Anxiety is a normal feeling that everyone experiences at one point or another. It often involves worries about an event that's about to happen or a potential scenario that could happen in the future. Often, these anxious feelings subside quickly. Sometimes, though, anxiety may linger and seem like more of a ... Read More

Though the phrase may seem exaggerated, feeling "dead inside" is a real state and one many people can relate to. The experience may be difficult to imagine for those who haven't gone through it. It's also often difficult for those experiencing it to explain their feelings to others. Another term used to describe ... Read More