Mental illness distorts reality in ways that don’t fit neatly into traditional nonfiction. These classic books by authors with mental illness capture that distortion and surrealness.
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What Other Cultures Can Teach Us About Grief and 5 Different Ways of Grieving
Grief is a constant in life, but our relentless push to always move on to the next thing has made grieving a rare practice.
7 Red Flags of Gaslighting to Watch Out for in Personal and Professional Relationships
Gaslighting is one of the most insidious forms of psychological abuse. And it’s not just found in intimate relationships.
How Much Is an Abortion? A Resource Guide for People Who Could Lose Access to a Basic Human Right
It’s still a constitutionally protected right for now but how much is an abortion really? For 40 million people, it’s already costly and hard to access.
Fidget Toys Aren’t Dumb, They’re Just Not for Neurotypicals
The first search suggestion for ‘fidget spinners’ is ‘are dead’. The second? Fidget spinners are stupid. But they’re neither dead nor stupid. Fidget toys just aren’t for neurotypicals.
4 Surprising Senses Your Somatosensory Cortex Is Picking Up Without You Realizing It
We’re taught that we have five senses, but it might be closer to 15-30. Here are some of the senses you may not even realize your somatosensory cortex is using.
What Is Humorism? Explaining the Ancient Medical Philosophy and the 4 Humors
Doctors all over the world once thought draining blood from their patients was a good idea. This was thanks to the theory of humorism, which persisted for over 1,000 years.
The Comfort of Horror: How Scary Movies Can Be Good for Your Mental Health
New research suggests a good scary movie could improve your mental health. Here’s the science behind the comfort of horror.
You Are Not Immune to Propaganda
Not even intelligence can keep you safe. In fact, being smart might make you more susceptible to propaganda.
Life-Saving Skincare Advice From Reddit’s r/SkincareAddiction
Reddit’s r/SkincareAddiction and r/AsianBeauty are the internet’s dermatologist. Here’s some of their best advice.
Why Were Chainsaws Invented?
If you’re wondering what all the buzz is about, here’s the unsettling answer to why were chainsaws invented?
Where Do You Get Your Protein? A Cheat Sheet to Questions You Might Get as a Vegan
How to answer common questions you might get as a vegan
Is Your Mind’s Eye Blind? It Might Be Time for an Aphantasia Test
How vivid is your visual imagination? Online aphantasia tests can help you figure out how sharp your mind’s eye is.
Surgeon, Talk Show Host, GOP Senate Candidate: Who Is Dr. Oz?
Get to know the latest controversial GOP Senate candidate Dr. Oz.
6 Ways to Be More Creative
If you find yourself in a creative slump, here are six great ways to jumpstart your creativity and get working!
The Health Benefits of Salt
This everyday staple actually has a lot more health benefits and uses than you might give it credit for.