Having a dysfunctional family can impact your mental health, and seeing them during the holidays can be no different. Learn how to cope in this article.
Family Issues
How to Get Help for a Teenager Who Runs Away
It’s a parent’s worst fear – finding out that their teen has run away and not knowing where they might be. You're left wondering if they're safe, what you can do, and asking yourself what led them to take such dangerous action. While it’s natural to want to push the...
The Link Between Family Problems and The Workplace
The delicate balance between work and family often holds the key to a person’s happiness and quality of life. Without balance, it can feel as though one area is clouding the other. For employees, the challenges arising from family problems can bleed out into their...
Preventing Burnout While Caring for Kids and Parents
For some of us, life is a never-ending juggling act, especially for those in what is being called the "sandwich generation”. These are the people who find themselves caring for both young children and aging parents at the same time. Balancing these responsibilities...
New Dads Face Increased Anxiety and Mental Health Risks
The topic of postpartum depression (PPD) in new fathers is gaining attention, alongside the well-known baby blues experienced by new moms. A recent study conducted by researchers at UNLV delves into the experiences of new fathers with PPD, shedding light on the...
Mothers’ Depression Impacts Mother-Infant Relationships
In a research study supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), scientists investigated the potential impact of depression on the mother-infant relationship during pregnancy and postpartum. The researchers...
Analyzing The Two Paths of Children Raised by Addicts
Growing up in the shadow of addiction can be an immense challenge for any child, regardless of age or situation. Unfortunately, at least 1 in 8 children are raised in an environment where one or more parents suffers from addiction in the United States. The painful and...
Men Doing More Family Caregiving Could Lower Their Risk of Suicide
Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University, Silvia Sara Canetto, has dedicated significant years to studying the patterns and significance of suicide across different cultures. Her research aims to understand the variations in suicide mortality rates between...
Mentally Ill Kids Become Less Healthy Adults
New research conducted by a Duke University team in New Zealand highlights the connection between mental health challenges in early life and poorer physical health and advanced aging in adulthood. The researchers argue that investing in prompt mental health care could...
The Benefits of Homeschooling for Neurodivergent Children
Homeschooling has become increasingly popular among parents, especially those with neurodivergent children, over the last few years. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, when most students were forced to attend school from home for a period of time, parents were able to...