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Suicide in America

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34-year olds, the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year olds, and almost 16% of high schoolers have reported seriously considering suicide. These are just a few of the alarming statistics…
How Can We Prevent Teen Suicide?

How Can We Prevent Teen Suicide?

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Teen suicide makes headlines. Last month, a 10-year-old Ohio girl named Hailey Petee hanged herself after being the target of relentless bullying. If you’re shocked to read about someone so young taking their own life, then you haven’t…
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Party Over? Beat the Post-Holiday Blues

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First we prep for Thanksgiving and if that weren’t an ordeal in and of itself, we are immediately greeted by Black Friday. That’s the Holiday kick off. We get all revved up by stores’ ads, carols, tree-lighting events, family dinners,…
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Beginning to Heal After the Sandy Hook Tragedy

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A gunman opened fire Friday inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, killing 27 people, including 18 children. Students were told to close their eyes by police as they were led from the building—some were crying, others looked…
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4 Steps to Stop Judging Others

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Why are we so quick to judge others? Are we shocked by their behavior, or just a bit envious because they dare to do or say something we would never do? Perhaps by judging and labeling, we feel superior. However, when the tables are turned…
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Dealing with Fear of Trick-or-Treaters

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It wasn’t until I moved to San Francisco in 1997 that I understood what a big deal Halloween and trick-or-treating are in the U.S. Back then, the notorious Castro Halloween street party was still in full swing. That was the real deal! I…
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Tips to Overcome Your Fears

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Fear is often considered a negative reaction, but at times it can be a life saver. In the face of real danger, fear—which is embedded in the brain’s amygdala—gets us to react instantly. It’s an automatic survival response. The amygdala…
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Should You Forgive a Cheater?

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Could you forgive infidelity? Should you forgive a cheater? If you are asking yourself this question, it means that a part of you is willing to forgive your partner’s infidelity. But, there is not a universal or simple answer as to whether…

How to Recognize & Help Victims of Domestic Violence

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At one time or another, you may have suspected that a friend, neighbor or loved one was a victim of domestic violence. Maybe she bore the telltale marks of physical abuse, or the more subtle signs of depression and isolation that accompany…