The ‘really unhealthy’ habit this celeb just ousted from her life

Plus, some ✨inspirational words✨ to get you through the week. No Images? Click here     Part of destigmatizing mental health is understanding it, even if you don’t have an issue. Reporter Beth Kriestch helps us do just that this week by breaking down how post-traumatic stress disorder feels physically. (Hint: Debilitating.) Make sure to read it. I know I learned a lot about how trauma can affect someone and I hope you do, too. Sincerely, Lindsay You oughta know Apps that track your ovulation, fertility and periods are becoming more popular as an alternative to other birth control methods like the pill and the IUD. But do they *really* work? Reporter Jenna Birch looked into them and asked experts how they stack up against other contraceptives. ARE BIRTH CONTROL APPS ACTUALLY EFFECTIVE?   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from Selena Gomez on how the small act of deleting Instagram from her phone made her happier (and when she wants to use it, she borrows a friend’s phone). She told “Live with Kelly and Ryan”: It’s just become really unhealthy, I think personally for young people, including myself, to spend all of their time fixating on all these comments and letting this stuff in. And it was affecting me. It would make me depressed, it would make me feel not good about myself and look at my body differently and all kinds of stuff. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Take a look at this important piece on the language around disabilities by reporter Brittany Wong. We’ve been taught that person-first language over identity-first language (i.e. saying “a person with a disability” rather than “a disabled person”) is better. However, as Brittany’s piece found, that actually might be doing more harm than good for some people. Want more wellness? 10 Things You Should Know If You Love Someone With PTSD Breaking down everything friends and family should keep in mind. 1 In 5 Queer Young Adults Attempted Suicide In The Last Year Experts say poor mental health in the LGTBQ community is mostly because of discrimination. How To Take A Break From Therapy And Still Be OK What to do if you can't afford sessions, your life is too busy or you just need some time away.    .     👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks!   HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe