Has your teen grown distant or stopped talking with you about what’s happening in their life? Maybe they go straight to their room after school, or they try to get out of weekend plans. In these situations, it can be hard for parents to know what to do — especially...
You always want the best for your loved ones. Caring about someone means helping them through the ups and downs of life. However, it’s not always easy to determine when they need extra help through dark times if they aren’t open about it. A person’s mental health...
Most people think of mental health as something that doesn’t require much maintenance — until they start having symptoms of a condition like anxiety or depression. The truth is that we all go through different seasons with our mental health, and some are more...
It’s not out of the ordinary to hear a friend make a joke about killing themselves after a minor inconvenience. Perhaps you even make those jokes yourself. If you look at your overwhelming academic calendar, stacked with deadlines and exam dates, you might say, “I’m...
Everyone needs coping skills to manage difficult times in their life. Perhaps you listen to a particular musical artist to unwind after a long day. Maybe you cook a new recipe to focus all your energy on something positive. But what coping skills can help your...
It’s tough to find out that a friend is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide. You may feel worried, upset or scared for them. But the fact that your friend shared these thoughts with you is a good sign. It shows they may be open to receiving help or at...
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