According to NAMI, more than 41,000 people die from suicide each year. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to shed light on this important topic that is often stigmatized. If someone says they are having suicidal thoughts, it should be taken seriously….

When’s the last time you kept a journal? If your answer is “when I was a kid,” it may be time to buy a notebook and start writing. Let’s take a look at the many health benefits you could enjoy through journaling! What is journaling?…

Managing budgets, bills and other financial matters can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. While they may not be paying mortgages or saving for retirement yet, this financial confusion is multiplied for kids. In today’s society of consumption and reality television, it’s easy to understand how…

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most esteemed of all? If the answer isn’t you, then it’s time for some confidence-building. It’s all about having a positive, true picture of yourself–correctly measuring what you can do, and knowing you’re okay, no matter what….

As the school year approaches, it’s an opportunity to be alert to bullying among youths, something that is a significant problem nationwide. About 160,000 children in the U.S. miss school each day as a result of being bullied, according to the Pacer National Center for…

Commuting to and from work can be an extra headache in summer, whether you’re driving or taking public transit. Between the hot weather, delays due to road work or repairs, and (depending on where you live) the addition of out-of-towners joining the ranks, your commute…

When you’re at your job, your focus is supposed to be on doing the best work possible—but too often, productivity is impacted, which can cause you stress level to rise and your efficiency to suffer. From frequent interruptions to too many meetings, to feeling overworked…

Going on a family vacation can be among a person’s fondest memories. It’s a chance to bond over new and fun experiences and share interesting discoveries. But with several different personalities in the mix, family trips can also be a recipe for squabbles and misunderstandings….

Having your identity stolen is among the most devastating situations anyone can face. Knowing that someone has your bank or credit card number, driver’s license, health insurance ID, social security number or other personal information can trigger fear, anger and bewilderment about how this could…