What exactly do we mean by mental health?
We recently observed World Mental Health Day, and the subject of mental health has received plenty of attention in the past year. From trying to understand mass shootings to...... More »
We recently observed World Mental Health Day, and the subject of mental health has received plenty of attention in the past year. From trying to understand mass shootings to...... More »
In early September, the pastor of a California megachurch shocked his congregation and the wider community by ending his life. Shortly before his death by suicide, Pastor Jarrid Wilson...... More »
Depression is a common condition that’s not always well-understood by many people. It’s been estimated that 17 million Americans suffer from depression during any given year, and roughly 9...... More »
A couple months ago, I awoke to tragic news. A friend of mine from high school took his own life. I was stunned, especially since he had devoted his...... More »
Most people don’t like to talk about suicide. It frightens us and it makes us uncomfortable. It’s something many really don’t understand, and when there’s a suicide in the...... More »
“Can’t you just be happy today?” “I don’t see what’s so hard about getting out of bed!” “Here, a drink will calm you down.” “What are you getting so...... More »
Today, you hear a lot about people saying that they’re anxious or depressed. In fact, nearly one in five Americans say that they suffer from anxiety or depression —...... More »
When someone takes his or her life, friends and family are often shocked and stunned, claiming they had no idea the person was struggling with dark feelings. All too...... More »
For those who have never grappled with serious depression, it’s a condition that’s extraordinarily difficult to understand. After the recent high-profile suicides, many who have dealt with depression shared...... More »
Many of us get a little gloomy as fall’s colorful palette gives way to gray skies and snowy weather. We can’t get outside as much, and everything seems to...... More »