Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

When a family member or friend gets sick or injured, it's easy to feel powerless: What do you say? How do you help? When should you check in, and how often? How much is too much? These questions are ...

Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

You can support a loved one with a chronic health condition in various ways, including helping with practical needs, providing emotional support, or supporting their caregiver. Some practical ways to ...

Warning: possible triggering content. This post deals with suicide. We lost two high profile individuals by suicide in the last couple weeks. But there are thousands of people who will die by suicide ...

How often do we feel misunderstood by those around us, even our closest friends and family? On the other side of the equation, how often do we feel as though we are unable to adequately provide ...

You may be able to help a loved one experiencing bulimia by supporting their recovery, educating yourself about eating disorders, and avoiding comments about their body or weight. If someone you care ...

Sarah Bradley is a writer with six years of experience creating personal essays, reported features, and content related to health and parenting topics. The headache from a migraine attack can be ...