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Suicide Prevention: What you need to know

A friend one day confides that she's considering "ending it all."  That her life has become so terribly unbearable, there is no reason to go on. After the initial shock, your first reaction may be to shrug off the suicide threat and assure the friend that her life...

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Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad

Men and Fatherhood: How to be a Better Dad

"Fatherhood is a journey," said Dr. Charles Daniels in a recent interview. "It's not something that you just learn overnight. It's something that you have to work at every day." Daniels is co-founder and CEO of Fathers' Uplift, a Boston-based organization that...

Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?

Are you experiencing a mental health crisis?

It's common to struggle with your mental health at some point in your life. This can happen due to factors such as stress, trauma, or genetics. Here are some signs that you might be experiencing a mental health crisis: You're having thoughts of suicide or self-harm....

Couples’ Lament: Stop Arguing, Start Laughing

Couples’ Lament: Stop Arguing, Start Laughing

By Lorrie R. Appleton, LCSW “You have got to be kidding me! I leave the children with you for five minutes and now they have colored all over the wall? What were you thinking??  Was your brain in your head when I put you in charge?” Verbal Reply: “It’s just a...