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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.

Mental Health

This Is What It’s Like to Be in a Crowded Place When You Have Autism

“I just get too much information.”
Health

This Girl’s Response to a Homework Assignment About BMI Is PERFECT

“It's a measurement that should not be used.”
Mental Health

Cara Delevingne Gets Real About Her Depression in an Emotional Series of Tweets

“I don’t blame the fashion industry."
Relationships

This Dating App Lets Your Friends Eavesdrop on Your DMs

Since they probably already are.
Sexual Health + Identity

Siri Now Knows What to Say if You Tell Her You Were Raped

Google Now still doesn’t.
Health

‘Not Face’ Is Proof That We’re All Just Human Grumpy Cats

Step Aside RBF.
Health

It Might Actually Be Your Parents' Fault That You Sleep Late

It’s in your genes.
Health

This New Period Tracking App Is a Serious Game-Changer

You can thank Planned Parenthood.
Mental Health

Kesha Just Destroyed Body Shamers in One Instagram Post

"Ain’t nobody got time for it."
Relationships

Women Say They Get Harassed the Most On These Dating Apps

Swipe left.
Mental Health

Your Cat’s Poop Might Be Why You’re So Mad

Science just subtweeted the internet.
Sexual Health + Identity

How This NYC Dance Troupe Uses Ballet for Queer Activism

They call themselves “Ballez."
Health

This College Student’s Response to Period Shame Is Going Viral

And for a good reason.
Health

Why This Website Promoting Thigh Gap Jewelry Is Actually a Good Thing

It’s not what you think.
Health

Why Everyone Is Freaking Out About a Documentary Linking Autism to Vaccines

Hint: There is no link between autism and vaccines.
Mental Health

These Haunting Photos Perfectly Illustrate What It’s Like to Have Depression and Anxiety

They’re chilling — but powerful.
Mental Health

5 Signs Your Social Media Habits Are Making You Miserable

Hint: They probably are.
Health

One-Third of the World Is Infected With a Deadly Disease No One Talks About

If you breathe, you are at risk.
Health

The Weird Way Wearing Contact Lenses Changes the Bacteria in Your Eyes

Gulp.
Sexual Health + Identity

Amandla Stenberg Takes on Black Sexuality and Body Politics in 6 Perfect Verses

“I have understood the body of a white woman / Before I have understood my own.”
Fitness

Birth Control Might Help Prevent the Knee Injury Athletes Fear Most

Another reason to take the pill.
Sexual Health + Identity

200,000 Psychiatrists Around the World Say We Should End LGBTQ Conversion Therapy

Finally.
Health

How Intense Happiness Can Actually 'Break' Your Heart

It’s called “broken heart syndrome."
Sexual Health + Identity

5 Things LGBTQ Students Won't Learn in Health Class

From safe sex to coming out.