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

HG can take a toll on a support person as well, leading to feelings of anger, loneliness, and burn out.

In 2021, an organization called Experience Camps commissioned a Harris Poll on the subject of grief. The non-profit, which hosts free summer getaways for children who have recently lost a family ...

The holidays aren’t always joyful for everyone. If someone you know is in recovery for substance use disorder (SUD), this time of year can be stressful and triggering, putting them at a higher risk of ...

Supporting someone with substance abuse. NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 have partnered with Metrocare, a provider of mental health ...

When someone we care about experiences a significant loss, our natural instinct is to help ease their pain. Yet many of us freeze, uncertain what to say or do, fearful of making their suffering worse.

For decades, statistics have shown that 1 in 5 adults deal with mental illness every year—and according to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 2023 is no different. On top of that, one in every 20 ...

Supporting someone with a chronic condition starts with listening and empathy. Each person has a different experience, so listening to their unique perspective is important. Share on Pinterest ...

Job loss is one of the biggest stressors in life. Whether it’s a partner, family member, friend, colleague or stranger online who is affected, it can be difficult to know how to effectively support ...

Instead, make them feel safe, distract them from their worries, and keep them in the present. You should never tell someone with anxiety to stop feeling worried or that they are irrational. Avoid ...

When someone struggles with mental health challenges, encouraging them to seek professional help requires patience, understanding and careful consideration. The process demands sensitivity while ...