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After 14 years, Natasha Tracy reflects on her journey with 'Breaking Bipolar' at HealthyPlace, marking the end of an era and the beginning of new ventures.

Goodbye to 'Breaking Bipolar,' But Not Bipolar Advocacy

It is with a waterfall of tears that today I tell you that my time writing "Breaking Bipolar" has come to an end. HealthyPlace is moving in a new direction, and so, after 14 years, my work here is done. And while I find this devastating personally, today, I would like to focus on 14 years of victories for me and for this blog.

Verbal Abuse in Relationships

Saying Goodbye to My 'Verbal Abuse in Relationships' Blog

I got a second opinion on my psychiatric medication. Find out at HealthyPlace why I did, and why I've done it before, at HealthyPlace.

Creative Schizophrenia

Why Get a Second Opinion on Psychiatric Medication?

Surviving ED

Thank You for 7 Years of 'Surviving ED'

Making films about mental health is Sean Gunderson's next challenge. Follow his social media and go along for the ride.

Building Self Esteem

Gratitude for Building Self-Esteem with Me

After working for almost five years as a mental health blogger, Mahevash Shaikh writes about her experience as a HealthyPlace blogger.

Mental Health for the Digital Generation

Mahevash Shaikh Says Goodbye

Mental Illness Overview

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

Learn about Applied Behavior Analysis, a therapy used to increase helpful behaviors and decrease undesirable ones. Details on HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

Why Is Applied Behavior Analysis Such a Useful Therapy?

40 find mental health services healthyplace

Mental Illness Overview

How to Find Mental Health Services in Your Area

Is it safe to take psychiatric medications such as antianxiety drugs, antidepressants, and antipsychotic drugs while breastfeeding? Find out here.

Mental Illness Overview

Psychiatric Medications and Breastfeeding

Feminist therapy has become increasingly popular, but what exactly is it and what are the main goals of feminist therapy? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is the Goal of Feminist Therapy?

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

Recent Mental Health Articles

Teen Sex

Your Budding Daughter: Some Practical Suggestions for Parents

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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

What's Happening at HealthyPlace?

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 >