Happy November, everybody! Below are this week’s noteworthy news headlines from across the web. 

Why “taking time to check in with yourself” is vital to self-care. 

What is the difference between short-term and long-term self-care and how can this knowledge help us combat mental illness? 

Great news! Public policy regarding mental health is strengthening on the federal level and in New York State. 

Opinion: “Certain brands must stop feeding into women's insecurities. They're demeaning our bodies, and their brands.”