Few parents are unfazed by the suicide conversation, but the potential consequences of not having it are unthinkable. It’s important for parents to know that there is no evidence that talking about suicide with a teen encourages suicidal thoughts. Rather, connecting with your teen on this topic demonstrates that you are open to discussing a very emotional subject and can be available to them in the future if help is needed.
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Depression is characterized by symptoms of hopelessness, sadness and fatigue, but there is another feeling experienced by nearly half of those with depression: anxiety. Anxiety is characterized by excessive uneasiness, often accompanied by compulsive behavior or panic attacks.
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Depression is a mental health condition and it’s surprisingly common. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2017 alone, around 17.3 million American adults aged 18 years or older experienced at least one major depressive episode, representing 7.1 percent of all American adults.
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For a majority of students, the college experience offers a safe, accepting environment to learn, socialize and gain support from friends, professors and mentors. College graduation marks an important achievement, but also the beginning of what can be a difficult transition into “adult” life. With their tightknit college support system suddenly gone, many recent grads experience significant feelings of loss, loneliness and even depression.
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When navigating the road to a happy and fulfilling marriage, it’s important to understand the difference between healthy marriage dynamics and those that are unhealthy or toxic. One of the most notable characteristics of a healthy marriage relationship is an equal balance of power between two partners, meaning one person doesn’t call all the shots – both are free to express their thoughts, feelings and opinions.
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