Compassion is obviously a good quality in a person. But what’s often ovelooked–and equally important–is the need for self-compassion. People who have compassion for themselves are happier, more optimistic and more grateful than those who are harder on themselves, according to research
Mental Health Issues & Down Syndrome
At least half of all children and adults with Down syndrome face a major mental health concern during their life span. Children and adults with multiple medical problems experience an even higher rate of mental health problems. The most common
How to Deal with a Miscarriage in Your Marriage
Miscarriages can have a profound influence on your marriage, even those that happen early in a pregnancy. Many people are deeply saddened by the loss and find it hard to move forward. But such a tragedy can pull together a
Managing Unhappy Relatives During the Holiday Season
Keep in mind that there are no quick fixes (and certainly not in time for Thanksgiving this year). It generally takes at least a month of taking medication to make a difference and many more months of psychotherapy to learn how to handle depression and prevent
How to reset your wife when she’s falling apart
You can find them in every grocery store, office, playground and drop off lane at the local elementary school. The women who wipe their children’s tears away, who selflessly serve day after day with little or no appreciation, who
The Face of Depression by Age
Do you have PTSD (infographic)
The connection between chronic pain and suicide
Spine injuries can lead to chronic pain, which in turn may cause feelings of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness. Sadly, some people who experience these debilitating emotions admit their desire to end their own lives. Where to turn if you are
Why do people take drugs (infographic)
Postpartum Depression (infographic)