Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Death is a sheltered experience in our dominant culture, and many shy away from doing anything so as to avoid doing the ...

You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a month to remember the lives lost to suicide and the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation. This month, we acknowledge the ...

The first time I miscarried, I remember standing in a Target aisle trying to figure out what size adult diaper I needed, because the bleeding felt relentless. Picking out a diaper at 31, under a cloak ...

Some tips for helping someone who is on a bad trip include avoiding judgment, establishing which drugs they took, and monitoring their vital signs. There is no exact medical definition for a “bad trip ...

Whenever I leave home, I am constantly subjected to acts of kindness. I know that’s supposed to be a good thing. But throughout my life, it’s been more complicated. Many strangers who encounter me and ...

The day after my house burnt down, my family went to the mall smelling like the smoke that had poured into our home. We had a place to stay the night before but no towels or soap or toothbrushes or ...

You can support a loved one with a chronic health condition in various ways, including helping with practical needs, providing emotional support, or supporting their caregiver. Some practical ways to ...

Being nice doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re a good person, but it seems that it should help. New findings on personality ...

An Independence towing company and local businesses stepped up to help a high school student struggling to get to school ...