Thoughts of suicide: words from a teen who has been there
If you’re reading this because you’re not sure you want to go on living or know someone who feels hopeless. I understand. I don’t know
Struggling with a mental health issue? Wanting to better understand what someone you love is going through? The Care to Change team shares what we know, along with plenty of practical, plain-spoken advice. Scroll down to the topic list to find the subject you seek. Have a suggestion for something we haven’t covered? Email it to us.
If you’re reading this because you’re not sure you want to go on living or know someone who feels hopeless. I understand. I don’t know
When someone takes his or her life, friends and family are often shocked and stunned, claiming they had no idea the person was struggling with
For those who have never grappled with serious depression, it’s a condition that’s extraordinarily difficult to understand. After the recent high-profile suicides, many who have
Sometimes, a counselor will recommend joining a support group, and people may be hesitant about doing so. In TV shows and movies, support groups are
You wouldn’t hand your children a loaded handgun and let them experiment with it on their own. But many well-meaning parents hand their children something
It was the third time the teacher called. Not only is your son doing poorly at school, but he’s also disrupting the class. She’s frustrated
Have you ever heard yourself say something and thought, “Oh Lord, I sound just like my mother.” We chuckle when those moments happen and we
I grew up in what I’d guess you’d call a pretty normal family. We lived in a smaller town about a half-hour outside the city.
What exactly is the role of your teen’s therapist? We aren’t the parent. We didn’t give birth to your teen or raise them. We focus
STOP YELLING! CALM DOWN! We really do plan to be good parents. We go into parenthood hoping to make our children’s lives as wonderful as
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