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How to Identify an Employee or Coworker Who Needs Some Help
Everyone has ups and downs in life. In general, most people manage these ups and downs without experiencing significant problems. However, the challenges of life sometimes become so great that they overwhelm a person’s normal ability to cope. As a result, an...
How to Find a Therapist or Psychiatrist
For many people, psychotherapy can be a life-changing experience. Therapy can help you overcome a variety of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, family problems, stress, and substance abuse. Therapy can also help you develop...
Suicide and Trauma
The recent suicides by Parkland shooting survivors and the record number of suicides by veterans are tragic reminders of the devastating impact that trauma can inflict on individuals, families, and communities. While it is often easy to see the physical effects of...
How to Identify an Employee or Coworker Who Needs Help
Everyone has ups and downs in life. In general, most people manage these ups and downs without experiencing significant problems. However, the challenges of life sometimes become so great that they overwhelm a person’s normal ability to cope. As a result, an...
Signs of Stress in Teenagers
If you are worried that your teenager may be stressed out, look for the warning signs below. Sleep disturbance – Teens that are experiencing significant stress often struggle with their sleep. They may sleep too much or too little or may sleep at irregular intervals....
Why Does Someone Self-Harm?
Self Harm Behaviors Self-harm can happen at any age but is most common in teenagers and young adults. Some common self-harming behaviors include: Cutting Burning self Picking at skin Pulling hair Extensive piercings or tattoos Branding skin Breaking bones or bruising...
Signs of Alcohol or Drug Abuse Relapse
If you are living with someone who is recovering from alcohol or drug abuse, you have probably wondered “How will I know if they relapse?” Signs to look for that may indicate that a relapse has occurred. Secretiveness – When someone relapses, they often try to hide...
Help for Step Parents and Blended Families
Even in the best of circumstances, parenting is a challenging job. Step-parenting is often even harder. The reason for this is that blended families have to manage a number of unique issues that don’t typically occur in nuclear families. Listed below are some of the...
Suicide Rates on the Rise
According to the Centers for Disease and Prevention (CDC) the suicide rate among the US working-age population increased by 34 percent between 2000 and 2016. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US and is a contributing factor to the recent decrease in...
10 Steps for Parenting Teenagers
Parenting can be difficult, especially when you have teenagers. Below are some steps that you can take to make the teenage years a little more manageable. Learn to recognize the normal developmental struggles of teenagers. – It is normal for teenagers to test limits...