Why Asking for Help Is Hard—and How to Do It Effectively Think back to a time when you hesitated to ask for help. Maybe it was in a classroom when the teacher asked, “Any questions?” or in a store when a sales associate offered assistance....
Recognizing and Responding to the Warning Signs of Suicide Suicide is a devastating public health issue that affects countless families and communities. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), over 47,000 people died by suicide in the United States in 2017, and an...
We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While...
It is said we fear the unknown, which is why many people shy away from receiving therapy. It can be intimidating walking into your therapist’s office for the very first time, not knowing what to expect. On the flip side, some people assume they know...