Just imagine it. You’ve been given a job for which you usually have no experience. You didn’t apply for it. You’re not sure you want the job, it’s unpaid, and…
One of the greatest dangers to children is one we can’t see ― lead. Lead is a toxic metal that has been used in paint, pipes, gasoline, and manufacturing. Traces…
The demand for mental health services has skyrocketed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, the U.S. faces a chronic shortage of psychiatrists and other mental…
It’s Movember — that month when folks grow mustaches to draw attention to men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s mental health and suicide prevention. The…
Just as physical conditions such as heart disease and cancer run in families, so do some mental disorders. Autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depression, and schizophrenia are…
Thanksgiving is almost here, and the December holidays are close on its heels. I don’t know about you, but I get a little stressed out about all the feasts, parties,…
You’re probably familiar with the saying, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” In my experience, that’s completely untrue. Conversely, what you do know often can help you. You may…
I started practicing gratitude when I was coping with some major life changes. Things felt heavy and challenging after the death of my dad, mother-in-law, and marriage in a span…
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you may be worried about what comes next. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. A diabetes diagnosis is a big responsibility. Diabetes is…