Depression can leave you feeling helpless and exhausted if you don’t find some coping strategies. There are some ways you can take control of the situation and improve your life. Below are some proven strategies to fight this serious condition. 1. Volunteer to help others. It is no secret that being around other people and…
Practicing meditation and mindfulness has become more and more popular now there is so much information out there about the many benefits that it can bring. Meditation can be used as a powerful tool for personal growth, and research shows that it can help to greatly alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression as well as…
Abuse, neglect, and exposure to unhealthy conditions in the home are the reality for too many of our children. And too often, the adults in their lives respond with unhelpful diagnoses, therapy that addresses the behavior instead of the root, and ineffective support which leaves them vulnerable to all manner of future problems. Here’s a…
It’s important to start talking to your son about marijuana and alcohol early–perhaps even earlier than you think. One survey of underage individuals admitted for drug and alcohol treatment found that fourteen percent had started using cannabis before age 13. Studies have found that boys generally start using a little earlier than girls and, when…