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It’s that time of year; the long awaited holiday season is upon us and has been flashing its colors in stores since November 1. The holidays are meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but ... [Read More]

The late comedian George Burns often said, “happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.” Ha! Keeping a good sense of humor can be an asset as we approach the holidays, a time ... [Read More]

Have you seen the greeting card that quotes Oscar Wilde declaring: Be yourself: everyone else is taken? How is it that something that sounds so obvious can actually be difficult and confusing? First of all, “being yourself” ... [Read More]

Knowing the difference between bullying and conflict can help you detect whether or not your child is being bullied. Conflict is a part of everyday life. Learning to handle conflict is an important social skill for children to ... [Read More]

September 11-16, 2017 According to the CDC, suicide is the second leading cause of death for individuals ages 10-34. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, and communities. While ... [Read More]

An increased level of anxiety when taking a test is normal in students and can sometimes even motivate students to prepare and do well on a test. However, some students experience a high level of anxiety when ... [Read More]

A new mother knew something didn’t feel right, but didn’t know it was postpartum depression. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be a mom,” says Missy Nichols of Columbia, MO. When she and ... [Read More]

Rachel was pregnant with her first daughter.  She was out of work, living in a remote area, and traveling over an hour for her prenatal care and other appointments.  Enduring domestic abuse at the hands of her boyfriend, Rachel felt scared, depressed and ... [Read More]

Depression is the most common mental health problem in the United States, affecting more than 17 million people each year. You may be aware of how depression affects adults and may even know someone that has suffered ... [Read More]

Did you know that by improving your general physical health by exercising you are less at risk of developing mental illness? According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, regular exercise can decrease symptoms of anxiety and ... [Read More]

Social media has very much changed the way that people interact and its use today is higher than ever. We have access to it on our personal computers, smart phones, tablets and any other handheld device. We ... [Read More]

By appearances, she seemed so innocent with bright green eyes and curly brown hair. An only child of a well-educated, successful couple, Lexi had access to opportunities that others dream of. She attended a private school, lived ... [Read More]