At what point is stepping back self-protection rather than abandonment?

Recent research identifies the physiological causes of depression as sometimes originating in the gut. Serotonin is one of the chemicals (neurotransmitters) that gives people a relaxed and happy ...

Depression isn’t just a state of mind—it’s a social contagion. Here is how to support your friends without catching the virus ...

When your friend is going through a rough patch, your instinct to help is spot on. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, the words you choose can make things worse. Instead of easing their ...

DEAR ANNIE: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares -- you name it. She is the person I call when ...

Dear Annie: My best friend and I have been close for over 20 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, divorces, parenting challenges, health scares — you name it. She is the person I call when ...

An old school friend of mine is suffering. She has extreme anxiety and depression and can’t seem to find a way out of the emotional hole she’s in. She’s tried medications and therapy, but hasn’t found ...