mental health

Beauty starts from within, and change does too. In honor of Pride month, we’re sharing a guide on how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community—now and always. Our values at HUM Nutrition include respect, diversity, collaboration, positivity, impact, and curiosity. “As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, it’s always been important for me […]

The connection between social media and mental health is a powerful one: several studies have shown that extended use of apps can negatively impact us. But with some changes, you can create a feed that actively makes you happier. Experts share their top healthy social media habits. Social media doesn’t always make us feel great, […]

If you’re wondering how to cope with loneliness, rest assured that, truly, you are not alone in these feelings. In fact, thousands of others are dealing with loneliness and searching for answers, just like yourself. Here’s what experts recommend. Loneliness is a pervasive condition: A 2020 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and […]

When many of us hear the term “affirmation,” we quickly dismiss it—and maybe even roll our eyes. Maybe you think affirmations are a waste of time or useless. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “what are affirmations?” Or, maybe you see affirmations like meditation: something helpful that somehow just doesn’t make it into your schedule. But here’s […]

Join HUM for a 28-day journaling practice featuring the work of Black writers across genres as curated by Kima Jones, writer and founder of Jack Jones Literary Arts. Every month I set an intention in my calendar and in my journal: sometimes it’s a small but needful goal like getting to sleep on time, other […]

These simple swaps will leave you ready to conquer 2022 from the comfort of your own home. There’s just something invigorating about the advent of a new year. It’s the perfect time to start fresh—the positive vibes are flowing, inspiration for bettering yourself is all around, and anything seems possible. While fostering new healthy habits […]

Whether you have a laundry list of resolutions for 2022 or have decided to scrap the whole goals thing altogether, here’s a powerful pledge for everyone to take: adopt a growth mindset. Here’s why: It doesn’t matter whether you’re having a stellar month or are going through some stuff. A growth mindset helps you shore […]

The pandemic has changed all of our relationships, but especially friendships. If you’re wondering how to be a better friend, read this expert-approved guide. Socializing hasn’t felt normal for the past 21 months, which has made it easy to feel isolated—even from our closest friends. If you’re wondering how to be a better friend, you’re […]

Let it all out! Audibly expressing your emotions may have some merit (and no, you’re not just aggro.) Find out what you can learn from scream therapy. When we think of screaming, lowering stress is hardly the first thing on our minds. Instead, we picture shouting matches between spouses, toddler tantrums, and stubbed toes. You […]

You’ve likely heard it countless times: Gratitude is good for you. Maybe you’ve even tried adopting a gratitude practice but it just wouldn’t stick. Or maybe you’ve been a bit skeptical. Many of us dismiss gratitude as cliché or futile when life gets frustrating.  According to therapist Tiffany Lovell, while gratitude doesn’t change challenging situations, […]

Celebrities are known for a lot: glamorous wardrobes, 12-step skincare routines, toned abs, excellent Instagram feeds, to name a few. But a string of athletes, actors, and musicians, and other high-profile personalities have become known for something quite different: mental health advocacy. These stars are helping to normalize the conversation around mental wellbeing and offering […]

Shavonne Morrison, MS, RD, LD, dives into why energy drinks are bad for you, detailing their potential side effects. Make your way down any drink aisle at the grocery or convenience store and you’ll spot them: brightly colored, practically luminescent bottles and cans of energy drinks. Plus, new brands claiming to be “cleaner” and “healthier” […]