Helping someone who is experiencing abuse is not always easy. You can focus on providing support by offering a safe and judgment-free space, being patient, and letting them know they are not alone.

Many of us have been there – either as the parent doing the asking, or the neighbor, relative, or friend who's getting the sales pitch. My child's (insert a team, club, activity here) is selling ...

Back in the day when I used to run triathlons, I discovered something powerful that helped me get through in the face of physical challenge. It wasn’t just my training but the encouragement from the ...

My best friend “Mabel” changed jobs about five years ago. She was really loving it, until last year, when she got a new boss, and things went downhill pretty quickly. From all the stories she would ...

The holiday season, often considered a time of joy and togetherness, can also be one of the most challenging periods for those who are grieving a loss. Nearly 95 percent of people who have experienced ...

The government shutdown has reached its second month. And the 5.5 million Californians who use CalFresh — the state’s version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food ...

Two researchers, one with bipolar disorder and ADHD, the other with autism, discuss supportive workplaces, building networks, and how and when to disclose diagnoses. Charlotte Roughton says she ...

Heather Sweeney is a freelance writer who lives in Virginia. The following is an adapted excerpt from "Camouflage: How I Emerged from the Shadows of a Military Marriage." Her memoir, out now, tells ...