Home›Mental Wellness
Mental Wellness Edition

Mental Wellness

Learn practical ways to support emotional balance and everyday mental health.

45 stories

Browse by Sub-Topic

Stress & Anxiety

Stress & Anxiety

Cortisol, amygdala, hyperarousal, rumination — this reference guide defines the key terms used in st…

15 stories
Mood & Emotions

Mood & Emotions

Feeling emotionally flat or disconnected isn't the same as being calm. This explainer breaks down wh…

15 stories
Mindfulness Basics

Mindfulness Basics

Set yourself up for a sustainable practice from day one. This checklist covers environment, expectat…

15 stories
A Practical Glossary of Stress and Anxiety Terms You'll Encounter
Featured

A Practical Glossary of Stress and Anxiety Terms You'll Encounter

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min read · Aug 8, 2026

Latest in Mental Wellness

Stress & Anxiety Anxiety vs. Stress: Two Familiar Feelings That Work Very Differently

Anxiety vs. Stress: Two Familiar Feelings That Work Very Differently

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 22, 2026
Stress & Anxiety Breathing Techniques That Research Supports for Calming the Nervous System

Breathing Techniques That Research Supports for Calming the Nervous System

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Apr 7, 2024
Stress & Anxiety Building a Daily Wind-Down Routine to Lower Background Anxiety

Building a Daily Wind-Down Routine to Lower Background Anxiety

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Sep 13, 2025
Stress & Anxiety Checking In With Your Stress Levels: A Self-Assessment Checklist

Checking In With Your Stress Levels: A Self-Assessment Checklist

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Jul 25, 2023
Stress & Anxiety Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Anxiety

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Anxiety

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 4, 2026
Stress & Anxiety Evidence-Based Habits That Support Long-Term Stress Resilience

Evidence-Based Habits That Support Long-Term Stress Resilience

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 11, 2026
Stress & Anxiety Exercise as a Stress Tool: What It Can and Cannot Do

Exercise as a Stress Tool: What It Can and Cannot Do

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 9, 2025
Stress & Anxiety Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What It Is, What It Isn't, and When to Seek Help

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What It Is, What It Isn't, and When to Seek Help

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Jan 18, 2026
Stress & Anxiety Sleep and Stress: Why the Relationship Runs Both Ways

Sleep and Stress: Why the Relationship Runs Both Ways

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 7 min · Apr 15, 2023
Stress & Anxiety Stress and Anxiety from a Whole-Person Perspective: Mind, Body, and Environment

Stress and Anxiety from a Whole-Person Perspective: Mind, Body, and Environment

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 1, 2024
Stress & Anxiety The Science and Practice of Mindfulness for Stress: A Starter's Overview

The Science and Practice of Mindfulness for Stress: A Starter's Overview

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 5, 2025
Stress & Anxiety The Stress Response Explained: What Happens Inside Your Body When You Worry

The Stress Response Explained: What Happens Inside Your Body When You Worry

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 7 min · Aug 15, 2023
Stress & Anxiety Things People Get Wrong About Managing Anxiety on Their Own

Things People Get Wrong About Managing Anxiety on Their Own

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Feb 26, 2025
Stress & Anxiety Why Avoidance Makes Anxiety Stronger Over Time

Why Avoidance Makes Anxiety Stronger Over Time

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 23, 2023
Mood & Emotions A Closer Look at Emotional Numbness: Causes, Patterns, and What It Signals

A Closer Look at Emotional Numbness: Causes, Patterns, and What It Signals

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Sep 23, 2023
Mood & Emotions Building Emotional Resilience: Principles That Hold Up Under Real-Life Stress

Building Emotional Resilience: Principles That Hold Up Under Real-Life Stress

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 11, 2023
Mood & Emotions Emotional Regulation vs. Emotional Suppression: Why the Difference Matters

Emotional Regulation vs. Emotional Suppression: Why the Difference Matters

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 30, 2024
Mood & Emotions Emotional Triggers: What They Are and How to Start Recognizing Yours

Emotional Triggers: What They Are and How to Start Recognizing Yours

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Jan 21, 2025
Mood & Emotions Everyday Habits That Quietly Undermine Your Emotional Balance

Everyday Habits That Quietly Undermine Your Emotional Balance

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Feb 9, 2025
Mood & Emotions Grounding Techniques for Moments When Emotions Feel Overwhelming

Grounding Techniques for Moments When Emotions Feel Overwhelming

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · May 10, 2026
Mood & Emotions Mood Journaling: Turning Daily Check-Ins Into Emotional Self-Awareness

Mood Journaling: Turning Daily Check-Ins Into Emotional Self-Awareness

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Oct 29, 2024
Mood & Emotions Mood, Emotions, and Feelings: Three Terms That Mean Different Things

Mood, Emotions, and Feelings: Three Terms That Mean Different Things

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 29, 2025
Mood & Emotions Positive Emotions Are More Complex Than They Sound

Positive Emotions Are More Complex Than They Sound

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jun 28, 2023
Mood & Emotions Reactive vs. Responsive: Two Very Different Ways of Handling Difficult Emotions

Reactive vs. Responsive: Two Very Different Ways of Handling Difficult Emotions

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Oct 2, 2023
Mood & Emotions Signs Your Emotional Coping Strategies May Need a Rethink

Signs Your Emotional Coping Strategies May Need a Rethink

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Oct 22, 2025
Mood & Emotions The Body's Role in Emotional Experience: How Feelings Show Up Physically

The Body's Role in Emotional Experience: How Feelings Show Up Physically

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Jul 27, 2025
Mood & Emotions The Emotion Wheel Explained: A Map for Identifying What You're Actually Feeling

The Emotion Wheel Explained: A Map for Identifying What You're Actually Feeling

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Feb 23, 2025
Mood & Emotions Things People Misunderstand About Sadness and Depression

Things People Misunderstand About Sadness and Depression

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 6, 2023
Mood & Emotions Why You Feel Irritable for No Obvious Reason

Why You Feel Irritable for No Obvious Reason

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 7 min · May 10, 2026
Mindfulness Basics Before You Start Meditating: A Simple Readiness Checklist

Before You Start Meditating: A Simple Readiness Checklist

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Oct 25, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Everyday Moments That Double as Mindfulness Practice

Everyday Moments That Double as Mindfulness Practice

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Dec 26, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Fitting Mindfulness Into a Packed Schedule

Fitting Mindfulness Into a Packed Schedule

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · May 28, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Formal vs. Informal Mindfulness Practice: Which Approach Fits Your Life?

Formal vs. Informal Mindfulness Practice: Which Approach Fits Your Life?

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Sep 13, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Key Terms Every Mindfulness Beginner Should Know

Key Terms Every Mindfulness Beginner Should Know

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Mar 18, 2023
Mindfulness Basics Meditation vs. Mindfulness: Understanding the Difference

Meditation vs. Mindfulness: Understanding the Difference

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · May 8, 2025
Mindfulness Basics Mindfulness From Scratch: A Practical Starting Point for Skeptics and Beginners

Mindfulness From Scratch: A Practical Starting Point for Skeptics and Beginners

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Aug 2, 2026
Mindfulness Basics Mindfulness Myths That Keep People From Trying It

Mindfulness Myths That Keep People From Trying It

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jul 30, 2026
Mindfulness Basics Mindfulness at Work: Realistic Habits for a Distracted Workday

Mindfulness at Work: Realistic Habits for a Distracted Workday

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Jan 8, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Starting a Breathing Practice: The Foundation of Mindful Awareness

Starting a Breathing Practice: The Foundation of Mindful Awareness

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Jan 3, 2023
Mindfulness Basics The Honest Trade-Offs of a Regular Mindfulness Practice

The Honest Trade-Offs of a Regular Mindfulness Practice

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 6 min · Aug 18, 2024
Mindfulness Basics The Science Behind Mindfulness: What Research Actually Shows

The Science Behind Mindfulness: What Research Actually Shows

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Aug 10, 2024
Mindfulness Basics What Mindfulness Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

What Mindfulness Actually Means (And What It Doesn't)

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 7 min · Jan 4, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Why Mindfulness Feels So Hard at First (And What's Actually Going On)

Why Mindfulness Feels So Hard at First (And What's Actually Going On)

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 5 min · Aug 8, 2024
Mindfulness Basics Your First 30 Days of Mindfulness: A Week-by-Week Framework

Your First 30 Days of Mindfulness: A Week-by-Week Framework

By Mental Wellness Editorial Team · 8 min · Dec 21, 2024