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Assessing if you are depressed

All of us feel blue sometimes when sad events happen or when life doesn't go according to plan....

Are you struggling with depression?

Everyone occasionally feels sad or blue, but these feelings usually pass within a couple of days....

The big talk: Communicating with adolescents about serious issues

For many parents, the idea of talking to kids about tough issues like sex and drugs may seem more...

Being a role model of resilience as a parent

There are several good reasons to model resilience for your children. People who respond positively...

Youth and depression: Advice for parents

Everyone experiences ups and downs. However, for some people these down times turn into extended...

Handling the back-to-school rush

Late summer and early autumn can be a challenging time for busy families as children and adults...

How to be happy

Have you noticed how some people just seem to be happier than others, even though they have many of...

How to develop an optimistic outlook

Optimistic people tend to believe that good things happen more often than bad things. They may face...

SMART goals and exercise

Having clear, short-term goals is like having a road map, and that can be an important part of...