On Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, I read with stunned amazement the following headline in the Chattanooga Times Free Press: "Counseling cut comes as suicide rate increases." It goes on to say that our ...

Life is hectic, and at times, it can be downright brutal! However, our culture rewards those who "push through" regardless of their circumstances. Before long, you're five miles to empty. You have no ...

My name is Rica Avery, I am a licensed professional counselor. I graduated from Trinity Washington University where I received a Master's of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling; in ...

To weigh or not to weigh. Which is more likely to protect against gaining excess weight? Women tend to put on extra pounds during midlife, increasing the risks for obesity and related conditions like ...

Dealing with the loss of a loved one can lead to complicated emotions. It can be beneficial to share these feelings with others who are also experiencing grief. This group offers opportunities for ...

Schools should be ideal places for children who have faced trauma to process their experiences. Yet too often, school systems ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered everyone’s daily lives, including how people grieve the loss of a loved one. Dealing with loss and grief can be aided through the support of licensed ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...