Inside Britain's Steroid Epidemic
Up to 1 million people in the UK are using illegal steroids—could that be related to muscle dysmorphia, a.k.a. "bigorexia"?
When Partying Becomes a Problem: How I Managed to Quit Drink and Drugs
I never had a problem problem, but like many others, my partying was having an incredibly negative impact on my entire life.
The Disturbing Relationship Between Addiction and ADHD
According to research, about 25 percent of adults who are treated for alcohol and substance abuse also have ADHD.
What It’s Like to Live With Depersonalisation Disorder
Depersonalisation disorder affects 1.3 million people in the UK – so why does no one really know what it is?
Disability, Deception, and the People Who Pretend to Be Blind
Blindsimmers, or people who pretend to be blind, feel a visceral desire to obscure their own vision, sometimes leading them to take drastic measures.
I Was Relentlessly Harassed By the Media After Cutting My Own Penis Off
Andre Johnson, AKA Wu-Tang-affiliated rapper Christ Bearer, is recovering after the incident last year, but still thinks the media's approach to mental health needs to improve.
How Sleeping with My Female Schoolteacher Almost Killed Me
I was a virgin when it started. She made me promise that I loved her. The thing is, I really did.
After Years of Therapy I've Discovered a Few Tricks for Dealing with My Panic Attacks
I stayed in the psychodynamic therapy game for far too long largely because I was afraid of "breaking up" with therapists.
Can Addicts Finally Force the War on Drugs to End?
After decades of false starts, a legit political movement aimed at addressing addiction as a public health problem and led by those who are most affected by it may finally be taking shape.
The Unwilling Hardcore: How Video Games Helped Me Battle My OCD
Using video games to train those with OCD that risks can be adventure, and that you can't control everything save for how you react, is important.
Living with a Partner Who Has OCD Is Hell
Because of his OCD, my boyfriend won't touch anything he perceives as "dirty"—public door handles, chipped cups, even his own girlfriend.
What Is Life Like After Attempting Suicide?
We spoke to five suicide attempt survivors about the awesome lives they went on to live.