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Different Types of Depression: What’s the Difference Between Mild, Moderate, and Severe?

By Lauren Krouse Depression can vary in intensity from mild to severe, like shades of gray...

How Do I Know If It’s Depression?

By Lauren Krouse It can be hard to realize you’re living with depression or recognize...

What’s the Difference Between Sadness and Depression?

By Lauren Krouse Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between sadness and...

How to Stop Feeling Hopeless

If you have gone through a big loss or overwhelming life change, or if you are living with...

How to Help Someone Who Feels Hopeless

If someone you love has just experienced a significant loss or life change, they may...

How to Deal With the Pressures of Being a High School Athlete

By Lisa L. Lewis Pursuing a sport — or more than one — can be incredibly rewarding,...

How to Tell Your Parents or Caregivers You’re Struggling

By Katie Hurley, LCSW This is a challenging time for all of us. Most of the teens I work...

10 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Their Mental Health

By Katie Hurley, LCSW Teens need to know where and how to get help for their mental...

Things I Wish My Sister Had Known

By Jessica Orenstein September marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,...

How to Manage Suicidal Thoughts

If you are having suicidal thoughts, it is crucial to seek help from trained mental health...

How to Help a Friend Who May Be Feeling Suicidal

If you are concerned that a friend is having thoughts of suicide, but you don’t know if...

What Are Suicidal Behaviors and Do I Need Help for Them?

When someone puts their suicidal thoughts into action, they are engaging in suicidal...

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I Want to Take Care of My Mental Health

Overall well-being is having a healthy body and a healthy emotional state of mind. A healthy lifestyle can enhance mental health, bring a sense of well-being, and help keep your body strong. These resources can help you navigate life’s challenges, feel better, and improve your state of mind.

I Want to Help my Friend

Young adulthood can be a time of significant change and intense challenges. These resources can help you recognize that a friend may be struggling and provide support.