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Eating comfort foods when depressed is common, but what is the link between comfort food and depression? Is there any benefit to eating comfort food?

I'm far too acquainted with comfort food and depression. I wish I had no knowledge of it, but that's just not true. I admit to comfort-eating when depressed in spite of knowing that it tends to be bad for one's physical health. So, let's dive into what comfort food in depression is and whether it actually offers any benefit.

Boys who suffer verbal abuse from their mothers can grow up have several issues. Find out what they are and how you can prevent them at HealthyPlace.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

How Verbal Abuse From a Mother Affects Sons

Recovery is never as easy as simply saying 'do not hurt yourself.' But if I could send a letter into the past, this is what I would write to myself. Read it at HealthyPlace.

Self-Harm Disclosure

Do Not Hurt Yourself: A Letter to My Past Self

Depression often makes procrastination worse, and this can cause many problems at work. Learn how to deal with procrastination at HealthyPlace.

Work and Bipolar or Depression

Depression Can Take Procrastination to a Whole New Level

My cat positively affects my mental health, and anyone dealing with mental illness should have one. Find out more about it at HealthyPlace.

Anxiety-Schmanxiety

My Cat Is Positive Companionship and Helps My Mental Health

Applying for the disability tax credit is a challenge and denial of the DTC happens to many. But applying for the disability tax credit matters, nonetheless.

Breaking Bipolar

Applying for the Disability Tax Credit Is Winning

Mental Illness Overview

Movies about mental illness so often get it wrong, but these are five movies about mental illness you’ll want to watch for their realistic portrayals.

Mental Illness Overview

5 Movies About Mental Illness You’ll Want to Watch

Getting a psychiatric evaluation can be key to determining the cause of your psychological symptoms and obtaining proper treatment.

Mental Illness Overview

What To Do If You Think You Are Mentally Ill

he definition of mental health is different than mental illness. Get the mental health definition and see how it applies to you, on HealthyPlace.com.

Mental Illness Overview

Mental Health Definition: What Is Mental Health?

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Emotional Health? And How To Improve it?

What causes mental illness? Is mental illness hereditary? Is mental illness genetic? Get answers plus the risk factors in mental illness. Read this.

Mental Illness Overview

What Causes Mental Illness? Genetics, Environment, Risk Factors

Housing for the mentally ill is crucial for improving lives and wellness, but homes for the mentally ill are hard to find. Discover existing resources.

Mental Illness Overview

Housing for the Mentally Ill: Where to Find It

Recent Mental Health Articles

2 Tips to Start Your Journey to Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem

Self-esteem is one of the building blocks of mental health, but it can be difficult to embrace who we are. Learn how to find self-acceptance and self-love at HealthyPlace.

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week. Know Support Matters

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, the theme is 'Together for Mental Health.' Learn how thriving with mental illness is possible at HealthyPlace.

Therapy is becoming more accessible as attitudes about mental health shift for the better. Learn about the newest place for you to seek counseling at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Mental Health Therapy Is Becoming More Accessible

Therapy is becoming more accessible as attitudes about mental health shift for the better. Learn about the newest place for you to seek counseling at HealthyPlace.

How do you know which mental health therapist is right for you? Discover the single most important factor that predicts the success of therapy at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

What to Look for in a Mental Health Therapist

What to Look for in a Mental Health Therapist From the HealthyPlace Mental Health Blogs

Experiencing mental health stigma is hurtful, but is it really that harmful? Find out how harmful mental health stigma can be at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Is Stigma Really That Harmful?

Experiencing stigma may mean that someone is excluded, denied opportunities, mocked, avoided, or shunned for reasons that have nothing to do with who they are. Find out how harmful mental health stigma can be at HealthyPlace.

When a family member is newly diagnosed with a mental illness, communication is crucial. Get tips to keep communication open and productive after a loved one’s diagnosis at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Communicating After a Loved One’s Mental Illness Diagnosis

Communicating After a Loved One’s Mental Illness Diagnosis From the HealthyPlace Mental Healt

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >