Content in this category addresses suicide prevention through awareness, early intervention, and supportive responses. The focus is on understanding risk, strengthening protective factors, and promoting compassionate, evidence-informed approaches to crisis prevention.
In a world where people are so focused on their physical appearance, it’s normal for someone to feel insecure about their weight from time to time. For some individuals, however, their body weight insecurities can take over their lives, and…
The following article includes discussions of depression and suicide. For the past 50 seasons, “The Young and the Restless” has told intriguing stories of romances and rivalries in the lives of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City.…
An unfortunate and frustrating part of aging is losing some of the mental and physical abilities you had when you were in your 20s or 30s. You forget why you walked into the kitchen, and you can’t beat your 5K…
According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 63% of married or in-union women of reproductive age used some form of contraception in 2024. Birth control pills are a popular form of contraception with 99% effectiveness, explains the Cleveland Clinic.…
Meaningful friendships play an important role in a person’s overall health, as explained by Medical News Today. Because humans are inherently social creatures, people tend to thrive when they are connected to others. Beyond our primal survival needs, friendships can…
Have you ever questioned if you’re good enough at your job? Do you often worry that one day your boss is going to realize that you don’t actually have the skills to cut the mustard? This experience is not one…
Despite how they may look, blue eyes do not actually contain any blue pigment. Rather, it’s melanin that is responsible for our eye color and those with sky-blue eyes have less of it compared to people with green eyes, hazel…
For some people, psychotherapy on its own may not be enough to treat their depression. In certain cases, some individuals may benefit from taking antidepressants as an additional method of treatment. Some people who take antidepressants experience side effects, especially…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most talked-about mental health diagnoses. While ADHD is commonly associated with children — with approximately 6 million in the U.S. Some adults were diagnosed as children, while others may not have…
While the COVID-19 pandemic had us locked inside our homes, many turned to alcohol. According to a Harris Poll, 17% of people reported heavy drinking during the pandemic. The Harris poll said that just 1 out of 6 people sought…