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Dating with depression is not easy and some argue shouldn’t be done at all. Learn the secret to depression and dating and why you should consider trying it.

Dating and Depression — Waiting Until Not Depressed to Date?

Dating and depression don't mix very well. When you feel terrible about yourself because of depression, it's not the best time to meet new people and try to develop healthy connections. But if your depression is longstanding, does that mean you shouldn't date? Can you successfully date while depressed?

It's tempting to lie to yourself about how you're feeling, but it's a roadblock on the road to ultimate happiness.

Living a Blissful Life

Self-Honesty is the Key to Lasting Happiness

How I found my confidence and Self-worth.

Building Self Esteem

I Found Confidence and Self-worth in the Most Unlikely Place and Time

Focusing on bipolar mood stability first in treatment is critical. Learn about how to attain bipolar mood stability first and what comes next.

Breaking Bipolar

Focus on Bipolar Mood Stability First

Releasing the need for perfection in eating disorder recovery is so beneficial and important. Learn why perfectionism and ED recovery don't go together at HealthyPlace.

Surviving ED

Eating Disorder Recovery Is Not About Perfection

Recovering from verbal abuse is a unique journey with unexpected twists and turns. Learn about abuse recovery at HealthyPlace.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

Recovering from Verbal Abuse Is Not a Linear Journey

Mental Illness Overview

I need mental help. If that's you, you've found the right place. Use this list of resources to find help with mental illness.

Mental Illness Overview

I Need Mental Help: Where to Find Mental Health Help

More information is needed regarding medications used to treat ADHD during pregnancy and while nursing. Learn about the effects of ADHD medications during pregnancy.

Mental Illness Overview

Are ADHD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?

Some mood stabilizers (esp. Depakote) taken during pregnancy carry a significant risk of producing birth defects in the baby, but alternatives are available. Read more.

Mental Illness Overview

Effects of Bipolar Drugs During Pregnancy

Finding group housing for mentally ill adults isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. Get tips for finding

Mental Illness Overview

Finding Group Homes for Mentally Ill Adults

What is attachment-based therapy, and how does it work for parents and children? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Attachment-Based Therapy for Parents and Their Children

Learn about therapeutic intervention in psychology. Get the definition, list of types of therapeutic intervention, examples and goals on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Therapeutic Intervention in Psychology?

Recent Mental Health Articles

Teen Sex

Your Budding Daughter: Some Practical Suggestions for Parents

What? Already? Puberty in Girls, Step By Step

Body Image

Being Overweight Affects Your Sex Drive

Being overweight hampers your sex life Add a bad time in bed to the list of ways

I eat lots of food, drink more than I should and the weight is hurting my sex life. I don't even find myself attractive and I'm afraid to have relationships with women. Time for rehab.

Body Image

Lots of Food. No Sex. Time for Rehab

I'M AN ADDICT.

You can stay centered when external problems rock you to the core. Learn how to be centered when life is at its worst at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

How to Stay Centered When Life Feels Out of Control

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Self-advocating for your mental health is an important skill to learn. But sometimes, it can be intimidating to talk to your doctor. Learn to get past it at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors From the HealthyPlace Mental Hea

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Choosing What We Pay Attention to Affects Our Mental Health

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

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 >