Category September 2020

In case you’re the sort of person who fears your birthday celebrations instead of anticipating them… … you’re in good company. This response is normal to the point that it’s referred to as “the birthday blues.” Rather than making fun…

One of the most painful experiences I’ve ever had to live through was the passing of a close friend. She had been diagnosed with terminal cancer just two years before her death, and had dedicated her life towards serving others…

No matter what your situation, there are people who need you, places where you can make a difference, and experiences that can remind you that life is worth living. It takes real courage to face death and step back from the brink. You can use that courage to face life, to learn coping skills for overcoming depression, and for finding the strength to keep going.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a day created by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) to put a spotlight on what can be done to prevent suicide. In the United States alone, around 1.4 million people are estimated to attempt suicide…