Happy Valentine’s Day, Psych Central readers!

For those of you who observe Valentine’s Day, we have some interesting information about why single people actually might benefit more than those in relationships.

Oh, and there’re are a few more fascinating reads — from taking a peek at some useful mental health apps to learning how successful people deal with depression.

We hope it provides a great start to your weekend!

It’s Better to Be Single On Valentine’s Day: Here’s one that’s sure to drum up some controversy: Philosopher Neil McArthur and author Marina Adshade make several arguments about why it’s actually better to be single on this day of celebrating love, going beyond just the economic implications and diving into the “are you or are you not committed to me” realm.

8 Ways to Use Your Phone to Benefit Your Mental Health: Twitter, Facebook, and games like Candy Crush and Words With Friends probably are among some of the most popular apps we use on our smartphones, and while those apps are great for keeping up with friends and providing a little down time now and then, there are apps out there to benefit our mental health even more.

How Highly Successful People Deal With Depression: Looking for some powerful ways to deal with depression? Why not look to some of the ways powerful people deal with it? Check out these seven ways successful people deal with depression, including realizing they are depressed — and taking action.

Harper Lee Reportedly ‘Hurt and Humiliated’ at Mental Health Speculation: According to the To Kill A Mockingbird novelist’s lawyer, Tonja Carter, Harper Lee is a “strong, independent and wise woman who should be enjoying the discovery of her long lost novel” and is [instead having] to defend her own credibility and decision making.”

Signs of Sleep Debt Found in the Blood: You might think the surest sign of sleep deprivation is face-planting on your desk mid-morning, but scientists now say another (possibly more reliable) piece of evidence lies in your blood — specifically, what’s lacking in your blood.

How to Channel Excess Anxiety Into Creativity: Check out these five ways you can actually channel your anxiety to tap into your potential energy and get where you’re trying to go.

Finding Beauty After Tragedy: Bad Things Can Lead to Good: One author asks about our toughest moments and whether we can recognise and take comfort in any good that came from them.

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