Parenting

Over the past several years, the popularity of online dating has skyrocketed compared to where it originally started. In fact, dating websites and apps have given single people a convenient new way to connect with people. But, with the ease of dating websites and apps comes some new issues, particularly in the form of safety. For instance, … Read more

Justice sensitivity refers to an individual’s sense of fairness, equity, and inclusion, as well as their need to address and correct injustices. Most people would describe themselves as having some level of justice sensitivity, though the intensity to which they focus on issues of justice and equity will vary, like all traits. Some people experience … Read more

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in America, affecting 21 million adults and five million teens annually.1 But people with this condition aren’t the only ones impacted. Family members are affected as well. When we have a family member who is dealing with depression, it’s helpful to understand how this affects the … Read more

The two “core” depression symptoms are low mood and loss of interest in activities. In addition to those, people may also experience changes in appetite, trouble sleeping, tiredness, feelings of guilt, trouble concentrating, or thoughts of death. While only a qualified medical or mental health provider can diagnose depression, there are certain warning signs that can help you … Read more

It’s a common question that people ask when they hear about someone who has attempted or died by suicide. “Why would they do that? They seemed to be doing so well.” The truth is, we don’t always know why. However, there is often a period of time between the initial crisis and the act of suicide itself. … Read more

If you close your eyes and think of the word sobriety, your mind might wander to a room full of people discussing their addictions. There’s probably a mentor involved, there might be a coin that you receive at certain milestones, and the whole event is shrouded in a fair amount of anonymity. That’s the model … Read more

When the body feels overwhelmed by environmental stressors, it may respond in ways to protect itself from what appears to be threatening.1 Yaribeygi H, Panahi Y, Sahraei H, Johnston TP, Sahebkar A. The impact of stress on body function: A review. EXCLI J. 2017;16:1057-1072. Published 2017 Jul 21. doi:10.17179/excli2017-480 As a defense, the body produces chemical reactions … Read more

When you want a good night’s sleep, you do a few things. You might brew yourself a cup of chamomile tea, limit your screen time before bed, fluff your pillows, and fiddle with the thermostat until your room’s temperature is just right. If you’re among the many people with rows and rows of pajamas in their closets, … Read more

The Twilight Saga saw Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) go from mortal to vampire and part of the Cullen family, and one detail repeated throughout the saga proves Bella was always going to be a Cullen. In 2005, Stephenie Meyer changed the vampire genre with her debut novel Twilight. In it, Meyer shared her unique world where vampires, … Read more