Mental Health

ADHD Looks Different In Women. If I’d Known That, I Wouldn’t Have Been Divorced Twice By 25.

I could have saved myself a lot of pain in life if I knew earlier that ADHD is a spectrum, not a single set of symptoms.

In Zimbabwe, a bench set up in public spaces where trained volunteers can help people experiencing mental health issues is saving lives.

If COVID-19 was my worst nightmare, the freedom I found in lockdown was a dream.

When I returned to my home country, I looked for safe spaces... but soon, came to discover the only place I could feel truly safe was within myself.

When I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, I didn't realize that my bigger health battle would ultimately be with depression.

Abuse of disabled people is rampant in our prison systems. Here's some of their stories.

Rediscovering the joys of childhood dress-up helped me combat my eating disorder, and learn to like my reflection again.

When my mother's health declined, I used the skills I had learned from my own chronic illness and the empathy I learned from her to be there for her.

What does freedom mean when you have a disability that requires supervision?

Whether Jameela Jamil or a person sitting in a handicapped seat on a bus, we all have a duty to believe the experiences of others.

Plus: Ada helps a woman stressing out over taking time off work due to an eating disorder relapse.

Perhaps even more than in other professions, artists need compassion, community, and self-care to navigate the complexities of chronic illness.