Inspired by last week’s newsletter, our readers sent in their wonderful “words of the year.” We also explain TikTok’s “stupid mental health” trend.
Author: Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY
Are tattle tale tip lines really solving anything?
Do tip lines help solve or sow conflict and division? Experts say it all depends on how they’re developed and used.
Is COVID shame still a thing? Doctors say it shouldn’t be.
Doctors say vaccinated people shouldn’t feel shame if they get COVID because no one is “invincible to the infection” even with safeguards in place.
TikTok trend hilariously captures how it can feel to take care of our ‘stupid mental health’
A TikTok trend about what people do for their “stupid mental health” has gone viral. Experts share tips for embracing your mental health practices.
I’ve picked my ‘word of the year.’ What’s yours?
I’m choosing “wellness” as my theme for 2022. Have you ever made a word of the year? Here’s how it works.
Trauma isn’t just psychological. It can impact your body too.
Trauma isn’t just your mental and emotional reaction to an event, it can manifest in your body too. But there are ways to process and release it.
How I’m prioritizing my health and avoiding procrastination
The new year marks new beginnings, and for me, I’m making it a fresh start to staying on top of my health.
Bragging about not getting tested for COVID? Doctors call it ‘dangerous,’ ‘selfish’
Doctors are calling viral TikToks that boast about not getting COVID tested as “dangerous” because “they could blindly be spreading this disease.”
The latest dating deal breaker? Not going to therapy.
If you’re not in therapy or open to it, you may be turning off some potential partners. Here’s why.
Your personal stories of finding joy in difficult times
It’s officially the first newsletter of 2022! We’re taking a look at how our readers found joy in a difficult year with their personal stories.