Category: Support When You Need It

Sometimes emotions feel scary not because something is terribly wrong, but because our brain’s chemistry needs a little support. The encouraging news is that we have more influence over that …

Intense emotions can feel frightening. A sudden surge of anger, a wave of grief out of nowhere, an anxiety that makes it hard to breathe. When big feelings hit, most of us either …

If someone you care about tells you they are thinking about suicide, it’s normal to feel scared or unsure of what to do next. Most of us were never taught …

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and if there’s one thing worth understanding this month, it’s this: asking someone directly if they are thinking about suicide is not dangerous. It does …

Something shifts in August. The rhythm of summer begins to change, schedules reorganize, and there’s a collective feeling of transition in the air even for those of us without kids heading back to …

Why They Stay: What’s Really Behind That QuestionIf someone you care about is in a relationship that seems harmful, it’s natural to wonder why they don’t just leave. That question …

Domestic Violence Doesn’t Have One FaceWhen most of us picture domestic violence, a specific image comes to mind. But that picture is incomplete and the gap between what we imagine …

Self-care has become a familiar idea, and for good reason. Taking time to rest and tend to our own well-being is genuinely important. But there’s a question worth sitting with: is self-care …

When someone we care about is struggling, the instinct to do something can feel urgent. And sometimes, in that urgency, we reach for the most visible option: calling 911 or heading …

If you or someone you care about might need support with substance use, it can be hard to know where to begin. You might be thinking, “Do I need help?”…