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Brittney McNamara

Features Director

Brittney McNamara is an award-winning journalist who has been reporting on health issues, including mental health, reproductive rights, sexual assault and LGBTQ+ identity since 2014. In her current role as the features director at Teen Vogue, McNamara investigated the #MeToo movement on college campuses; reported on abortion access under the Trump administration; explored how incarceration impacts the mental health of young people; and published a series on various health issues, including bullying and vaccination. Prior to Teen Vogue, McNamara was a newspaper reporter in Massachusetts.

Sexual Health + Identity

Amy Schumer Alleged an Ex-boyfriend Raped Her While She Was Asleep

She called it "gray-area rape."
Sexual Health + Identity

Bill Cosby Was Found Guilty of Sexual Assault

He was found guilty after his second trial by jury.
Mental Health

Kim Kardashian Had an Important Message About Kanye West's Mental Health

"To the media trying to demonize my husband let me just say this...."
Health

This Doctor Believes Legalizing Medical Marijuana Could Save Lives

It could decrease opioid overdose deaths, he said.
Mental Health

A Radio Host Claimed Kanye West Was Dependent on Opioids

It's never OK to speculate about someone's mental health.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kehlani Opened Up About Identifying as Queer and Learned an Important Lesson

"ahhhh that makes HELLA SENSE!!!!"
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Mental Health

20 Students Talk About Feeling Unsafe at School

“I feel scared for my life everyday at school.”
Health

These People Described What it's Like to Get Fat-Shamed By Doctors

"In significantly larger red letters she had written 'SHE IS OBESE.'"
Health

Abby Lee Miller Has Reportedly Been Diagnosed With Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma

She recently underwent a lifesaving surgery, doctors say.
Health

This Flesh-Eating Disease Can Look Like a Pimple at First

And it's spreading in Australia.
Sexual Health + Identity

Conchita Wurst Opened Up About Being HIV Positive After an Ex Allegedly Threatened Her

“I don’t want to give anyone the right to cause me pain.”
Sexual Health + Identity

3 Teens Were Arrested for Allegedly Sharing a Video Without Permission of People Having Sex

The alleged victim said the video was shared without her consent.
Mental Health

How Instagram May Help — And Hurt — People With Orthorexia

Social media may be a double-edged sword.
Sexual Health + Identity

Kylie Jenner Orchestrated a Sex Reveal for Her Pregnant Friend

But is it necessary?
Spirituality

KJ Apa Clapped Back at an Athlete Who Said Gay People Go to "Hell"

"What gives you the right to condemn? Are you perfect?"
Sexual Health + Identity

Tessa Thompson Sent an Important Reminder About Who "PYNK" Really Celebrates

She's here for all women, not just some.
Sexual Health + Identity

This Organization Is Trying to End Conversion Therapy

MuckRock is using public documents to shed light on the harmful practice.
Mental Health

"Rise" Actor Ellie Desautels Said They Didn't Want to Show "Another Trans Person Get Beaten Down" on TV

That's why Ellie's character stood up to bullies on the show.
Spirituality

Love Is Spreading Faster Than Hate on "Punish a Muslim" Day

#LoveaMuslim is trending.
Sexual Health + Identity

No, Snorting Condoms Is Not Safe

Don’t do it.
Mental Health

The Rock Reminded Boys There's No Shame in Talking About Mental Health

"You're not alone."
Sexual Health + Identity

"Rise" Actor Ellie Desautels Explained Why Showing Transgender People on TV Is a Huge Deal

"Me having that visibility gives other non-binary people confidence."
Sexual Health + Identity

A Teen Is Suing His School for Allegedly Doing Nothing to Stop Ongoing Sexual Assault

He’s suing his school for allegedly knowing about multiple assaults and doing nothing to stop them.
Health

Your Daily Starbucks Could Come With a Cancer Warning

Not a very exciting new menu item.