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Gray skies, cold air, and the end of holiday celebrations can leave you in need of a serious mood boost. If you’re feeling the winter blahs, you’re not alone. For some, that blah feeling can go beyond…

We’ve all had the blues from time to time, but what happens when the blues turn into something more? Depression is a common mental disorder. About 29% of American adults reported having been diagnosed…

September is Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. As we raise awareness about suicide, we should also address the stigmas surrounding it. Unfortunately, the consequences of stigmas, such social…

We’ve all been there. You haven’t had a break — from work, from the kids, from life in general — in ages. You’ve been in high gear for so long now that you’ve gotten used to feeling mentally and…

You take your child to a pediatrician or other primary care provider for a fever, sore throat or ear ache. But what about her/his emotional and mental health? It can be more difficult to notice when…

Every 73 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in this country. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate one in five women and one in 26…