Mental Health Features

Exposure to violence, whether from police or elsewhere in the community, can cause health effects that last a lifetime.

A recent surge in factitious disorder has taken place online, and it appears to be due largely to TikTok.

If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, 988 is a new way to call, text, or chat the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Find out what to expect.

Self-harm can be scary, but it’s not the problem — it’s a symptom of big emotions under the surface.

Finding mental health help can be harder in rural areas. Find out more about where to find resources.

Battered woman syndrome is a form of trauma. The psychological effects of living with constant abuse and control make it almost impossible for some women to leave their partners.

Find out why your therapist may not tell you what to do about a certain situation, depending on the type of therapy you get.

Sometimes grief over the death of a loved one can cut so deep so that it’s hard to get over your mourning. That’s especially true if the relationship had unresolved issues or other complicating factors.

Learn what reverse psychology is, when it’s used, and whether or not it’s effective.

Learn about being a diehard sports fan and its effects on your mental health.

Learn about how denial affects your life.

The characteristics associated with your personality type impact your health in good and bad ways. Learn how to tell if you’re a Type B personality and what it means for your health.

Your personality type can have an impact on your overall health. Learn how to tell if you’re a Type A personality and what it means for your health.

Learn about the most common personality disorders including obsessive compulsive personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder.

If you’re LGBTQ, there are issues that might affect your mental health and the care you receive for it. Here’s what to know.

You can’t control how people react to your mental illness, but you can control who you tell, what you say, and when. Use these suggestions and sample phrases to prepare.

It isn’t always easy to be in a relationship with someone who has borderline personality disorder. Learn how to set boundaries, work toward a healthy relationship, and know when to walk away.

What can you do if your partner or ex-partner is narcissistic? Find out how to tell if someone is a narcissist, what to do, what not to do, and how to protect your child.

Learn how to tell if your mother is a narcissist, what to do, and what not to do.

Sometimes people drain your energy. Learn how to spot -- and what to do about -- these emotional vampires.

Not every family fits the happy, loving ideal. For some, family dynamics are downright unhealthy, or even dangerous. Learn how to spot toxic behavior, shed guilt, put up boundaries, and keep distance to safeguard your own well-being.

If you have OCD tendencies, you may want to try meditation. Learn more about how this holistic therapy works to curb compulsions and obsessive thoughts.

If someone you love has PTSD, you’re living with it too. Learn how you can help them and yourself.

Feeling lonely these days -- maybe more than normal? Take these steps to help you get through it.

Even as an adult, the death of a parent is devastating. These strategies can help you learn about and manage your grief.

If you’ve been struggling with PTSD, this simple daily practice you can do anywhere may be able to help. Learn how meditation can lower your stress levels.

Research shows we all grieve differently. Men grieve differently than women. Soldiers grieve differently.

Taraji P. Henson is working to draw attention to mental health issues facing the black community.

After a serious injury, your physical recovery is only part of the healing process. Learn how your mental health can factor in to your quest to get better.

Going through a trauma is common. Here’s what to do next.

About half of Americans will go through at least one traumatic event in their lives. When they do, their minds and bodies may go through some changes. Here’s why.

Can going through a traumatic event cause you to do dangerous things that you might not otherwise do? The experts weigh in.

These famous faces are joining forces to encourage others to open up about mental health issues.

The singer and actress reveals why she entered rehab for the second time.

Wondering how to feel less anxious? Learn ways to ease anxiety naturally.

If you want to jump-start your health in the New Year, then just be. Mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the moment, may give your mind and your body a boost.

In flashes of childhood memory, actress Glenn Close can still see her younger sister, Jessie, anxiously picking at the skin between her forefinger and thumb. Many children have nervous habits -- but Jessie's seemed different.

When you find yourself asking "Am I crazy?" you probably aren't, but it's a clue that something is off. Find out three of the possibilities.

Is it time for you to talk to someone about how you’ve been feeling? Get a mental health checkup.

A cluttered environment can limit your ability to focus and process information, a recent study shows.

Feeling overwhelmed? Get to know your limits.

Drivers beware: The brain can't multitask as well as you might think.

Our expert has advice on saving your back -- and sanity -- on car trips this summer.

For kids on the playground and adults in the workplace, being left out affects the brain, new research shows.

The costar on TV’s House, Epps reaches out to veterans and their families to help save lives.

The actress tells WebMD about her role in the new movie, Union Square, plus her healthiest (and not so healthy) habits.

WebMD discusses common veteran or military health problems, how to cope with these health conditions, and how military families can find support.

Melissa Rivers -- the daughter of comedian Joan Rivers -- wants to help lift the stigma on depression and suicide.

People who lack self control can get into all sorts of trouble. Here's how to curb your urges.