Your loved one has been sad for a long time. You think it may be more than just a temporary sense of unhappiness. Knowing how to identify the signs of mental health issues and when and how to do an intervention for depression can be...
Are you noticing extreme mood swings in your loved one? Are they very happy one day and very sad the next? You may be seeing the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Knowing when it’s time to seek help can be critical for your loved one’s mental...
Your loved one has been exhibiting symptoms of an addiction. You know something needs to be done to help them, but you’re not sure where to start or what to do. Your loved one probably doesn’t see the problem or doesn’t want to acknowledge that...
When you are working your way through treatment and recovery, you may continue to struggle with certain activities. You may need someone to help you with your accountability so you can focus on what you need to do to overcome your addiction and get your...
March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. Self-harm affects people of all ages, although it is primarily thought of as something that only young people do to themselves. For youth and adults in crisis, a self-harm intervention may be necessary for their physical and mental health and...
Millions of Americans struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and countless more are dealing with the effects of minor trauma on a regular basis. It can be difficult to know what to do when your loved one has been through a traumatic event. You may...
Mental health problems affect people from all walks of life. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately one in five U.S. adults experiences some form of mental illness every year. Teens are also likely to struggle with mental health issues, with more than...
Rich Whitman and Dr. Melissa Deuter are a fantastic team when it comes to difficult cases in which people who need help are reluctant to get it. In the video above, they share how they work collaboratively, Helping Someone Who Doesn’t Want Help. They have seen time and time...