Bullying, unfortunately, is all too common. Bullying can occur to people of any age and can happen at school, work, at home, or in the public arena. The latest estimates are that around 20% of kids between the ages of 12 and 18 have experienced bullying and that 19%...
Family members of those diagnosed with dementia will often experience their world turned upside down. They end up having to not only take care of their loved one but also learn how to deal with the diagnosis. End-stage dementia leads to a total loss of memories and...
When someone we care for, whether a spouse, parent, sibling, or child, is showing signs and symptoms of depression, it can be profoundly worrisome and distressing. If you want to have a conversation with a loved one about your concerns, you've come to the right place....
Supporting Loved Ones With Substance Use Issues The hardest part of overcoming alcohol addiction is admitting both to yourself and to loved ones that you have a drinking problem. So, when someone reaches out to you about their drinking problem, they are asking for...
Understanding Teenagers and Self-Harm Although everyone considers the teenage years to be carefree, teenagers struggle with a lot of difficulties. Along with the ever-increasing demands, and challenges of life, adolescence itself is a challenging period of human...
It may be somewhat surprising to discover that alcohol poisoning is not something that just affects college-age adults. In fact, according to the CDC, there are over 2,000 deaths every year from alcohol poisoning and about 76% of those deaths occur among adults...
A Pathway to Recovery for the Alcoholic or Drug Addict Who is Avoiding Getting Help. If you have a loved one who is struggling with alcoholism or substance abuse, you know how difficult life can be. An alcoholic or drug addict can make life feel overwhelming and out...
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If you’ve noticed odd and sometimes extreme behavior from your spouse, you might wonder if they have bipolar disorder. Everyone experiences strong emotions at times. But bipolar is something more and goes beyond mood swings. It’s a serious mental health condition....
How serious are suicidal thoughts? And what can we do about them? Intrusive thoughts are thoughts that seem to pop into your head at the most random times, and they are typically perceived as odd, taboo, or scary. These types of thoughts are seen in several different...
