Mental Health

A former cutter shares how friends and family can help a friend or loved one who cuts.

Watching someone you care about experience loss is inevitable. Knowing how to respond when it happens can make a memorable difference.

After losing a loved one, you may wonder if you’ll ever enjoy life again. Understanding the grieving process is one way to instill hope.

Elder abuse happens regularly. Nursing homes are not the main perpetrators. Family members are too often the culprints.

Instead of ignoring our tendencies to show anger, honestly examine your priorities, repent of it, reject it and walk away from it.

Read one woman’s story of emotional abuse and its effect on her life. Learn how the love of God brought hope and healing.

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When it comes to food, college campuses are like distorted mirrors of larger American culture.

Surprisingly, my season of depression led to a greater experience of joy.

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How can you help the person you love who is struggling with alcoholism?

With the spread of obesity in the U.S., many Americans are taking extreme measures against the battle of the bulge.

If your child is isolating himself, here’s what he might be trying to tell you.

Most people associate depression with a feeling of gloom or sadness, but there are greater symptoms to keep in mind.

Here are some proactive steps you can take to reduce your child’s chance of using drugs.

Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol abuse.

You can help a friend or loved one face this tragedy, despite the emotional and physical trauma.