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3 Tiny Ways Thin People Can Shift Their Language to Support Fat Acceptance
“You’re not fat, you’re beautiful!” Fatphobic language has become part of the status quo in ways you might not even realize. Here’s how to help make the world a more accepting place for fat people.
Read More5 Mental Health Lies That Might Be Keeping You From Getting Help
“2. Mental illness is a sign of weakness.” Is the stigma against mental health problems getting in the way of the support you deserve? Many people believe these myths – but the truth behind them might change your mind.
Read MoreI Didn’t Know I Had an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders affect about 24 million people in the US – but many can relate to this story of suffering without a name for what was wrong. If you’re one of those people, we hope this touching video can help.
Read More5 Warning Signs You May Be Suffering from PTSD
After traumatic events, people can suffer from PTSD without realizing it. Looking out for these signs could be a great first step in getting the healing you deserve.
Read MoreWhat Trichotillomania Is Like – And How I’ve Dealt With the Urge to Pull My Hair Out
“Why don’t you stop?” Have you heard of trichotillomania? This author’s story of living with the urge to pull out her hair really captures the vulnerability of this experience.
Read MoreWhy ‘Have You Been Diagnosed?’ Can Be a Hurtful Question
After Marina Watanabe made a video about depression, someone asked if she’s been diagnosed. We’re glad she came back with this smart answer on what this question gets wrong.
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to Have ‘The Perfect Panic Attack’
Can you relate to this portrayal of a panic attack? This moving performance by Patrick Roche has some suggestions on making sure your panic attacks are “perfect.”
Read More‘I Survived a Suicide Attempt’ – 4 Stories with Powerful Messages
If you’ve considered or attempted suicide, you’re not alone. In these moving stories, survivors share openly about the struggles that led to their attempts, and how they’ve learned to cope.
Read More5 Troubling Facts About Male Rape Survivors
“1. It happens more often than you might think.” Cristen Conger is sharing new research that reveals how society fails men who are survivors of rape. Nobody deserves this – here’s what needs to change.
Read MoreHaving Acne Isn’t Bad – But Here’s Why Judging People for It Is
Were you taught the acne myth this author heard when she was young? It’s the reason so many of us give unsolicited advice about clearing up or covering up acne, and this comic shows why it needs to change.
Read MoreSuicidal Survival Guide: 7 Strategies to Keep You Going When You’re All Alone
If you feel suicidal, you could use some support – but friends may not always be available. Here are some activities that probably are available. They’ve helped this author, and we hope they can help you, too.
Read MoreDo These People ‘Look Healthy’ to You? Here’s Why It Sucks to Judge Health by Appearance
Ever thought about how the phrase “at least your have your health” feels for someone with an invisible illness? This smart comic breaks it down to give you a much more supportive outlook on what health really means.
Read More5 Ways Mental Illness Labels Have Helped Me
When this author was diagnosed with a mental illness, she felt something you might not expect: relief. So instead of criticizing someone for using mental illness labels, find out how they can be helpful.
Read More9 Damaging Lies Doctors Told Me When I Was Growing Up Intersex
Doctors gave this author and their family lots of misleading information about being intersex. And they’re not the only family – lying is standard procedure. Here’s why we need doctors to stop the lies.
Read MoreI’m Schizophrenic, Not a ‘Person with Schizophrenia’ — So Please Stop Correcting Me
“You’re a person! You come before your disorder!” If you’ve ever wanted to correct how someone identifies their mental disorder, you’ve got to read this insider’s view on why language policing needs to stop.
Read More6 Ways the Healthcare Industry Needs to Stop Abusing Trans People
This problem is deeper than “good or bad apples” practicing medicine – there’s a dangerous culture of medical abuse against trans people. Here are some of the most common ways this abuse happens – and why it needs to stop.
Read More6 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Telling Depressed People to Lose Weight
Ever thought someone would be happier if they just lost weight? Here’s why that thinking is so often misguided – and how you can help someone who’s depressed instead.
Read More7 Ways Your Vagina Changes as You Age
Sadly, this topic isn’t often discussed, but it’s important to understand. Does any of this information surprise you?
Read MoreWhat If We Treated These Physical Health Problems Like We Treat Mental Health Problems?
“You need to stop focusing on all the bad things in life and just try to enjoy it!” If you’ve struggled with mental illness, you might have come across comments like these – and this really shows why they’re such a problem.
Read MoreWhat Fat-Shamers Are Really Saying When They Bully and Harass Fat People
“Being fat could harm your health!” We come across these fat-shaming comments all the time – and this sarcastic comic reveals why fat-shamers aren’t being helpful or insightful like they think.
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