Hand picked stories and resources from The Mighty community. My biggest fear as a child wasn’t of the dark or monsters in the closet. It was being asked by a friend if I could sleep over. I was ...

Autism is a type of neurodiversity associated with characteristics like passionate interest in specific topics, difficulty with typical communication methods, sensory sensitivities, and using ...

MS disease is a serious condition, but you aren't alone. The Mighty allows you to gain information, news, & support. Join our MS support group online!

Hand picked stories and resources from The Mighty community. Thom and Tami Wetmore, from Tyler, Texas, credit their daughter Juliana with opening their hearts to their other children who they’ve ...

Like any surgery, before you go in for open-heart surgery they mostly warn you about the risks of surgery. They discuss what could happen during the surgery, things that could go wrong, and anything ...

Hand picked stories and resources from The Mighty community. Update 3/30/21: Matthew Rushin was released from prison on March 29, 2021 after getting a conditional pardon from Virginia Governor Ralph ...

My history as a rock critic goes back to 2000 when I scored a college internship with “Rolling Stone,” where I notably fetched a bottle of water for Slash, guitarist from Guns N’ Roses. I’ve been at ...

It’s no secret that art can imitate life. Perhaps this is why we often find books, TV shows, and movies so relatable. When searching for a good show to watch or book to read, we sometimes find ...

If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s disease, you may have encountered something unexpected — a figure in the doorway that wasn’t there, or an unshakeable feeling that something was deeply wrong ...

Hand picked stories and resources from The Mighty community. To honor National Poetry Month, we wanted to celebrate modern poets who’ve put mental illness and mental health in the spotlight. They say ...

The Mighty’s Condition Guides combine the expertise of both the medical and patient community to help you and your loved ones on your health journeys. For the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) guide, we ...

Imagine that all of life’s usual barriers have melted away—money, time, responsibilities, physical needs, self-doubt… you name it; if it’s something that worries you, indulge us in putting it out of ...