Mental Health
16 Philly-Area Studios Where You Can Take Meditation Classes
We live in a world and a city where it’s GO, GO, GO, and mental stimulation is constant. From Instagram-induced FOMO to all those dang […]
The Power of — and Problems With — Lucky Girl Syndrome
Each morning, West Chester author and fourth-grade teacher Rebecca DiCicco looks in a mirror and recites a few words aloud. Sometimes they’re simple, like, “I […]
How to Gently Break Up With Your Therapist If You’re Not Vibing
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming (lucky for you, we put together this nifty guide to help streamline the process). So, when you finally land […]
Physician Burnout: The Open Secret We Need to Confront
An autumn evening around a decade ago. I can remember it as vividly as last night. A Monday, one of my “triples,” the days I […]
How America’s Adderall Shortage Reflects a Long-Broken System
I’m walking through Rittenhouse on the way to get my daughter from school on Valentine’s Day, and I get a text from my husband, Matt. […]
This West Philly Resident Is Launching a No-Cost Cycling Group for Black Women
Philly has long been a biking city, but the local cycling scene has been booming the past three years. For instance, Kelly Drive saw a […]
5 Tips for Practicing Body Neutrality in Daily Life
Approaches like body neutrality, body positivity, and “Health at Every Size” can help combat weight-related stigma and shame. Here’s what to keep in mind for […]
This Body-Image Approach Can Help Reframe the Way You Talk and Think About Yourself
This past July, pop singer Jax orchestrated a flash mob in front of a Los Angeles Victoria’s Secret store, set to her body-liberation anthem “Victoria’s […]
This Navy Yard-Based Apiary Is Focused on Mental Health and Mindfulness
Half Mad Honey is a Navy Yard-based apiary focused on mental health and mindfulness. Founders Amelia Mraz and Natasha Pham tell us the name is […]
How to Mentally, Emotionally and Financially Survive the Holidays, According to the Pros
Though it may seem like everything is full of cheer this time of year, it’s no secret stress levels go up during the holiday season […]
These “Psychs on Bikes” Want to Help You Finish the Philadelphia Marathon
After all this training, still scared you’re going to fall apart at the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday? Don’t worry. You can just chat with actual […]
This New Book by a Local Psychotherapist Wants You to Explore Your Dark Side (For Good!)
In one of her lesser-known (but totally underrated) songs, “Dark Side,” Kelly Clarkson sings about a “place that I know / It’s not pretty there […]
10 Ways to Keep From Falling Apart When the World Seems to Be Doing Just That
If we’re being honest, life as of late has felt like a nonstop series of unfortunate events. As if you don’t need reminding, the United […]
This App Created by a Former CHOP Nurse Lets You Virtually Play With Puppies
Growing up, I never had a dog, despite writing “Golden Retriever Puppy” at the very top of my Christmas list every year. (Thanks, Mom and […]
6 Philadelphia Women on How Their Tattoos Help Them Cope with Trauma
People get tattoos for a variety of reasons: to honor a loved one, to represent part of their culture, to express themselves, to commemorate a […]