How to Talk to a Friend Who Has Lost Someone to Suicide

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon Reactions to SuicideWorrisome Signs and SymptomsHow to Offer Your Support Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Reactions to Suicide Worrisome Signs and Symptoms How to Offer Your Support Close Comforting a friend who has lost someone tosuicidecan be difficult. You might not know what to say or do, how they’re feeling, or how to be with them in their process. Rather than avoiding the person, it’s crucial to remain connected and communicative....

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 677 words · Renee Allison

How to Talk to Friends About Your Depression

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Sharing Can Be DifficultReasons to Talk About DepressionConsiderationsHow to Talk About ItNext Steps Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Sharing Can Be Difficult Reasons to Talk About Depression Considerations How to Talk About It Next Steps Close Deciding to tell the people you love that you’re struggling withdepressionis a big step. Not only is it challenging to find the energy to reach out to people, but there are naturally worries about how the news of yourdiagnosiswill be received....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1747 words · Jennifer Munoz

How to Talk to Strangers With Confidence and Ease

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsComment on Something PersonalAsk If You’ve Met BeforeBreak the Ice With HumorKeep the Conversation GoingCope With Conversation Challenges Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Comment on Something Personal Ask If You’ve Met Before Break the Ice With Humor Keep the Conversation Going Cope With Conversation Challenges Close Some people canstrike up a conversationwith anyone—even complete strangers. But many others find it difficult to talk to a stranger....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1281 words · Andrew Brown

How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsImpact on Children’s Mental HealthImpact on Parent’s Mental HealthTalking to Your Kids Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Impact on Children’s Mental Health Impact on Parent’s Mental Health Talking to Your Kids Close School shootings came to the forefront of our attention after the Columbine shooting in 1999. Over the past several years,school shootingshave become more frequent and more deadly. Although many schools have increased security protocols, including hiring armed guards and having police presence on campus, there is no evidence that these measures have increased student safety....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1401 words · Harry Nelson

How to Talk to Your Partner About Period Sex

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe Health Benefits of Period SexWhy It May Be Hard to Talk About Period SexHow to Talk to Your Partner About Period SexPeriod Sex Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Health Benefits of Period Sex Why It May Be Hard to Talk About Period Sex How to Talk to Your Partner About Period Sex Period Sex Tips Close There are many reasons to talk openly about sex with your partner, especially because communicating clearly and honestly about sex has been proven to lead to better sex, and lack of communication can lead to emotional, relational, and sexual problems in relationships....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1583 words · Angela Graham

How to Talk to Your Partner About Your Depression

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOutline Your GoalsDecide When to TalkTell Them What You WantBring InformationMake Them Part of TreatmentKeep the Conversation GoingIf You Get a Negative Response Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Outline Your Goals Decide When to Talk Tell Them What You Want Bring Information Make Them Part of Treatment Keep the Conversation Going If You Get a Negative Response Close Major depressive disorderis one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, affecting 8....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1510 words · Daniel Barton

How to Tap Into a Growth Mindset and Crush Your Goals

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat’s a Growth Mindset?CharacteristicsExamplesBenefitsDeveloping a Growth MindsetOvercoming Obstacles and Setbacks with a Growth Mindset Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What’s a Growth Mindset? Characteristics Examples Benefits Developing a Growth Mindset Overcoming Obstacles and Setbacks with a Growth Mindset Close When we’re chasing ourgoals, the secret to success might just be in the way we approach them. We can choose to adopt a growth mindset or a fixed mindset....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1627 words · Danielle Thompson

How to Teach Children Gratitude

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits of Teaching Kids GratitudeSaying Thank YouAsk Gratitude QuestionsPerform Acts of KindnessModel GratitudeFamily Gratitude ProjectEstablish a Gratitude RitualLook for the Silver Lining Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits of Teaching Kids Gratitude Saying Thank You Ask Gratitude Questions Perform Acts of Kindness Model Gratitude Family Gratitude Project Establish a Gratitude Ritual Look for the Silver Lining Close Teaching kids to say thank you is an important social skill that many parents stress, but helping them understand how to be truly grateful is a bit trickier....

January 17, 2025 · 12 min · 2513 words · Joel Perry

How to Teach Kids Resilience With Actress Cobie Smulders

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Cobie SmuldersWhy Cobie Smulders Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From CobieMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Cobie Smulders Why Cobie Smulders Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Cobie More About the Podcast...

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 607 words · Larry Chavez

How to Tell ADHD and Bipolar Disorder Apart

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsADHD vs. BipolarSymptoms of ADHDSymptoms of Bipolar DisorderTreatments Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents ADHD vs. Bipolar Symptoms of ADHD Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Treatments Close At a GlanceAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder are different disorders that have some overlapping symptoms. Someone can have both ADHD and bipolar disorder, and both conditions need to be treated. At a Glance Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder are different disorders that have some overlapping symptoms....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1897 words · Ms. Cheryl White

How to Tell if Someone Is Lying

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Often Do People Lie?Signs Someone Might Be LyingTips for Spotting LiesWhy Lying Is Hard to Detect Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Often Do People Lie? Signs Someone Might Be Lying Tips for Spotting Lies Why Lying Is Hard to Detect Close Can you tell when someone is lying to you? While we might like to think that we are good at catching lies, the evidence tells a different story....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1712 words · Jason Hendricks

How to Tell If Someone Is Lying With Psychologist Paul Ekman

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeet Paul EkmanWhy Paul Ekman Is Mentally StrongWhat You’ll Hear on the ShowWhat You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental StrengthQuotes From Dr. EkmanMore About the Podcast Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meet Paul Ekman Why Paul Ekman Is Mentally Strong What You’ll Hear on the Show What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength Quotes From Dr. Ekman More About the Podcast...

January 17, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Vincent Moore

How to Tell If You're Enabling an Alcoholic and How to Stop

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEnabling vs. HelpingWhy Do People Enable?How to Stop EnablingWhat Happens Next Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Enabling vs. Helping Why Do People Enable? How to Stop Enabling What Happens Next At a GlanceIf you have a loved one who is misusing alcohol, you may wonder if you’re helping them or enabling them. There’s a difference between helping and enabling someone, but it’s not always easy to tell....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2237 words · Stephanie Robinson

How to Tell If You're In a One-Sided Relationship

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a One-Sided Relationship?SignsCausesEffectsHow to Change ItWhen to End the Relationship Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a One-Sided Relationship? Signs Causes Effects How to Change It When to End the Relationship Close And while one-sided relationships don’t necessarily mean one person is being taken advantage of, they often indicate a problem in communication or compatibility between two people....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2174 words · Dr. Adrienne Wilson DDS

How to Tell If Your Child Shows Symptoms of Depression

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDepression May Look Different In KidsSymptoms of Depression in ChildrenWhat Causes Depression in KidsHow to Help Your Child Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Depression May Look Different In Kids Symptoms of Depression in Children What Causes Depression in Kids How to Help Your Child Close If your child feels sad but doesn’t know why, it could be a sign of childhood depression....

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3364 words · Jillian Frey