Alexis Bodrick is accustomed to having classmates and friends come to her with their problems. “It was usually a rant about something that had already happened, not [something] immediate,” the…
Browsing: Mental Health
In 2015, my son Charles took his own life at age twenty during an episode of major depression and withdrawal from heroin. By 2017, I had sold my business and…
By most standards, David Waltenbaugh had an exceptional childhood. He grew up in a close, loving family in Midlothian. “When I was a child, I skated through life like a…
When you hear the term mental illness, do you picture an adult who is dangerous, unpredictable, or scary? Do you picture a child who is out of control? We need…
Now more than ever, it is critical to check in with your loved ones, friends, and family – especially those who are veterans. This year, it may feel like you…
Going to college looks very different this year – a far cry from the way teens expected it to look when they started applying to schools. Whether your child went…
Most parents know – or with any luck, remember – that deep breath you take when you get to sit alone after the non-stop pace of parenting a toddler. Or…
The pandemic has created an environment of stress for us all and especially for our children. With schools closed, recreational activities postponed, and social isolation requiring virtual play dates, it’s…
By October of 2017, body image issues, dieting, and anxiety collided with the trauma of a sexual assault to create a perfect storm for Emma Manis. That’s when Emma, at…
We all know healthy exercise can promote physical and mental well-being, especially as families spend more time inside and practice safe physical distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.…
It only took a moment for Anne Moss Rogers’ life to change direction; only seconds for her to move from years of fear and dread to a life committed to…
Many women see body image through the lens of a magazine or television program. This image is often distorted, making women feel that they need to be perfect when it…
