A Young Adult’s Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Reading Time: 7 minutesMany high-achieving young adults have feelings of imposter syndrome. Learn the mental health impact and steps overcome self-doubt.
Empowering Young Adults
Why It’s Hard to Find Friends as a Young Adult
Reading Time: 5 minutesFinding quality friendships in young adulthood, after you’re out of college, can be challenging. Changes in routine, new responsibilities, and transitions like starting a new job or moving to a different city can make it hard to find friends as a young adult. Communities have become more fragmented as reliance on technology has increased. You […]
Living with Self-Harm Scars on the Recovery Journey
Reading Time: 5 minutesMany conversations about self-harm focus on warning signs, prevention, and treatment. Those discussions are essential. But what doesn’t get talked about as often is how visible self-harm scars can impact recovery. Living with self-harm scars can shape how you see yourself, how you show up in social spaces, and how you relate to a difficult […]
How to Cope with Travel Anxiety and Pre-Trip Stress
Reading Time: 6 minutesTravel is often framed as something you’re supposed to look forward to. You get time away, new experiences, and a supposed break from daily stress. However, for many young adults, the anticipation of a trip brings anxiety instead of excitement. Travel anxiety can show up long before the plane takes off or the car gets […]
The Pros and Cons of Arguing by Text
Reading Time: 6 minutesCommunication is at the heart of healthy friendships and romantic relationships. And texting with loved ones can support that goal, from checking in to coordinate meet-ups to sharing memes and photos. But arguing by text is often a different story. While texting provides an easy way to connect, it’s not always the best option for […]
5 Ways to Improve Body Image
Reading Time: 7 minutesFor many young people, spring and summer are the most anticipated times of year—spring break, summer beach vacations, and adventures with friends. But for young adults who struggle with body image, the onset of warm weather can trigger anxiety, depression, and avoidance. Shedding layers can feel scary and trigger self-criticism. Overcoming a poor body image […]
Is Yearning Bad for Mental Health?
Reading Time: 7 minutesYearning is everywhere in the media these days—Shane and Ilya in Heated Rivalry, Cathy and Heathcliff in Wuthering Heights, the Darcy hand flex, and of course, the poster boy of yearning: Conrad in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Why is yearning having such a moment? In an age when dating apps can make romantic connections […]
Overcoming Work Anxiety: Strategies for a Healthier Mindset
Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you work in a high-stress environment and feel on edge during your workday, chances are you’ve experienced work anxiety. Work anxiety can feel like racing thoughts during your commute, constant worrying about deadlines, and physical symptoms like headaches or stomach issues. This type of anxiety is different from feeling occasionally stressed at work. It’s […]
5 Tips for Setting Boundaries Around Holiday Gatherings
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe holidays are full of fun, festivity, and… awkward conversations with relatives. Bringing everyone together is sometimes a recipe for tension, even conflict, and you may find yourself wanting to hide under the table or find something besides marshmallows to set on fire. Creating boundaries before holiday gatherings can help you navigate moments where values […]
7 Healthy Habits to Hold Onto During the Holidays
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But for young adults balancing independence, family dynamics, mental health, and the pressures of a packed calendar, this time of year can also bring heightened stress. Routines get disrupted. Sleep becomes irregular. Academic or job-related workloads often spike before year-end deadlines. […]
The Power of Chosen Family, and How to Find It
Reading Time: 8 minutesWe often hear how important family is, especially during the holidays, when every media platform depicts a wholesome, perfectly put-together family portrait. But for most people, it’s not this idealized image. Instead, almost 1 in 4 adults is stressed about family conflicts during the holidays. This can easily lead to strained relationships and even cutting ties altogether. […]
10 Things to Say to Someone with Depression
Reading Time: 8 minutesWhen someone you care about is navigating the symptoms of depression, it’s natural to feel unsure about what to do or say. You don’t want to say the wrong thing, but staying silent doesn’t feel right either. Watching a loved one cope with a complex disorder can be heartbreaking, especially when you’re not sure how […]
The Hidden Struggles of OCD: Abbey’s Story of Hope and Healing
Reading Time: 6 minutesNewport Institute alum Abbey M. shares her story of regaining her life through treatment and recovering from OCD.
10 Ways to Slowmaxx Your Life
Reading Time: 7 minutesA new TikTok trend, slowmaxxing, has been gaining traction recently. And while it’s popular on social media, in some ways it represents the opposite of the fast-moving, never-ending social media scroll. At its core, slowmaxxing means intentionally slowing down during everyday tasks. It’s about choosing to prioritize being present, in small, manageable ways. And it’s […]
What to Do When You’re Feeling Left Out
Reading Time: 6 minutesFeeling left out, excluded, or rejected can be incredibly painful. We all experience it at one time or another, but it still hurts. On the worst days, it can seem like everyone else is doing well, having fun, or enjoying life—without you. But feeling left out may be less about your relationships with others, and […]
The Biggest Young Adult Challenges for Gen Z
Reading Time: 6 minutesEmerging adults, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 29, are often more susceptible to mental health issues. That’s because they’re still establishing their personal identity, finding a direction in life, and forming relationships. But young adults today are facing challenges now that young adults just 10 years ago weren’t up against, from […]
6 Ways to ‘Spring Clean’ Your Mind for Better Mental Health
Reading Time: 7 minutesSpring is full of symbolism, from renewal and rebirth to growth and new beginnings. There’s a new energy in the air and desire to give our space a refresh, which is why “spring cleaning” has become a customary ritual in our homes. It feels good to remove the clutter and get organized. The same principle […]
Polyamory and Mental Health: How Non-Monogamy Impacts Young Adults
Reading Time: 7 minutesMost of us envision monogamous relationships when we think of romantic love. Among young adults, though, paradigms are changing. Monogamy isn’t a thing of the past, but polyamory is growing in popularity. But does polyamory increase mental health or erode it? Polyamorous relationships may seem more complicated—and they can be. But many young adults believe they […]
10 Ways to Improve Your Mental Fitness in 2025
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s that time of year. Everyone is hitting the gym, resolving to get fit in the new year. While being physically fit is important for wellness and longevity, our mental fitness is just as important. By actively incorporating certain practices into our daily routine, we can sharpen our minds and build the resilience necessary to […]
What Is a Quarter-Life Crisis?
Reading Time: 7 minutesWe’re all familiar with the term “midlife crisis.” It’s a period of turmoil and soul-searching that many middle-aged people experience. That time is a long way off for young adults. But they may go through their own critical period, known as a quarter-life crisis. What is a quarter-life crisis? It’s when young people, as they […]
The Mental Health Effects of Ghosting
Reading Time: 8 minutesWe all know ghosting feels bad. It’s rejection plus confusion—a formula for self-doubt and overthinking. But why does ghosting have such a strong negative impact, even when the “ghoster” is someone you barely knew? Being ghosted can bring back to life old ideas we have about ourselves that we thought were long dead and buried. […]
The Complete Guide to Protecting Your Mental Health When You’re Living with Roommates
Reading Time: 9 minutesMoving out of your parents’ home and into a dormitory or apartment is a huge rite of passage. Most young adults covet the newfound freedom and independence that living on their own brings. For many, though, dorm or apartment living often means living with roommates. There are advantages to sharing a home with others, but there […]
Body Doubling: How It Works and Who Can Benefit
Reading Time: 6 minutesEveryone has difficulty focusing sometimes. But some people struggle with getting things done more than others, especially when they’re alone. When someone’s with them, however, they have an easier time taking the steps needed to start and finish a project. Having a witness when you’re engaged in a task can be helpful, especially for those […]
5 Mental Health Benefits of Being Single in Young Adulthood
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe journey into young adulthood is a transformative one. It’s an introduction to “the real world,” free from the restraints of parent rules and expectations. It’s a time for personal growth and self-discovery. For some young adults, that may include exploring romantic relationships. But that isn’t the only way to grow. Young people can also take advantage […]
Disconnected Youth: Who They Are and What Parents Can Do
Reading Time: 6 minutesYoung adulthood is a time of emerging independence. Even if they’re not pursuing higher education, young adulthood is a time to begin career-building and develop financial self-sufficiency. But some young adults aren’t employed, and they aren’t enrolled in school, either. They’re called disconnected youth, and they’re part of a growing trend. Key Takeaways Who Are the […]
Download Your Self-Acceptance Toolkit
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMake this the year to just be you. This year, we invite you to make a different kind of resolution: to minimize stress and striving, and maximize joy and meaning. Instead of making resolutions … resolve to accept yourself as you are. Instead of setting big, aspirational goals … focus on small steps that you […]
Cuffing Season: Is it Good or Bad for Mental Health?
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s that time again: Daylight is short. A chill is in the air. Parties and holiday events abound. Families gather and celebrate. For some, it’s the “most wonderful time of the year.” But for many young people, late autumn into winter is anything but wonderful. Unpartnered young adults can feel more alone when temperatures drop […]
Hope Fatigue: What It Is and 8 Ways to Overcome It
Reading Time: 7 minutesYoung adults today have a lot on their plates. In addition to personal challenges, like academic pressures, work conflicts, relationship issues, and the ongoing work of adulting, they’re also taking on the weight of the larger world. The constant influx of information keeps young adults glued to devastating national and global events, from mass shootings […]
Why Young Women Self-Silence, and How It Impacts Mental Health
Reading Time: 8 minutesSelf-silencing often starts with trying to do the right thing. Even though you’re exhausted and want to stay in, you put on a happy face and go to the party because that’s what your boyfriend wants. Instead of rocking the boat, you go along with things you don’t really agree with. Rather than voice a […]
Escaping the Comparison Trap: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Reading Time: 8 minutesIt’s natural to compare yourself to others. It’s part of how we define and understand ourselves. But while everyone plays the comparison game to some extent, young adults are more susceptible. They compare themselves to others in all kinds of ways: grade point averages, job titles, income, physical appearance, dating success, vacations taken, parties attended, […]
5 Life Skills Young Adults Need to Thrive
Reading Time: 7 minutesYoung adulthood is a time for growth, exploration, and new experiences. Cultivating necessary life skills can help your young adult flourish and grow into themselves while gaining tools to succeed in their relationships, the workplace, and at home. There are five main categories of young adult life skills that help them navigate independent living and maintain […]
