Coping with the After-Christmas crash

During the month of December, at least for many people, so much time is spent shopping for loved ones and spending every extra penny. And ...

Nurse in Kate Middleton hoax found dead from likely suicide

I was shocked to hear on Friday that the nurse involved in the Kate Middleton radio hoax was found dead in a likely suicide. 2DayFM r...

Scarred for life by a gruesome Google images search

I saw the most scarring photos I have ever seen in my life Monday, making it hard for me to fall asleep that night as the images kept replay...

What to do after a loved one attempts suicide

Last week, a girl who is really close with one of my best friends almost lost her life after attempting suicide. She took several medicati...

Tips to avoid anger during holiday shopping, especially on Black Friday

AP  photo The holidays are supposed to be a time for families, friends, love and giving. It's also a time, sadly, when tempers fla...

Homecoming king loses life to suicide, proves depression holds no stereotype

When you hear about a young adult losing his or her life to suicide, what is the first thought that pops into your head about this person? ...

Gaming freelancer loses life to suicide in Commerce Township

Matt Hughes lost life to suicide Oct. 30 Imagine that your friend sends you an email or tells you in person that, within the next 24 hou...

15-year-old Amanda Todd loses life to suicide after photo of breasts leaked

"Let he without sin cast the first stone." No matter how many mistakes a person has made, he or she does not deserve to die. B...

Treating women like objects could lead to death

thatonerule.com A father walked into his bathroom to find his teenage daughter with her wrists cut, laying in the bathtub and waitin...

How Hurricane Sandy can affect your mood

NC vacation this weekend, feeling Hurricane Sandy Have you ever heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder? I wouldn't be surprised if I...

One in five people have a mental illness

OCCMHA Did you know that one in five people experience a mental illness? That's a lot. This is more than lung cancer (which affects ...

Photoshop creates women who don't exist

At first glance, you would probably say that these two pictures are of two different women. After all, they have different shaped eyes, ...

Study: Teens have diminished ability to suppress emotional response

divinecaroline.com If you could relive your middle school and high school years, would you? Chances are most people would respond with a...

West Branch teen named to high school homecoming court as prank

The idea of homecoming court pranks is a topic popular within movies, TV and books. The most popular case in point is the Stephen King book ...

List of foods that will decrease stress

Photo credit bigpicturelonglife.com So...you're stressed out. Most people in this world, at this very moment, are in the same boat...

To gain self confidence, stop listening to the voice in your head that says "You can't"

Everyone has a voice in their head. Okay, that sounded creepier than I meant it to. But it's true. Everyone has that voice in their ...

Postpartum Depression: Of course you'll have mood changes. You pushed a semi-truck out of a compact car-sized parking space.

AP Photo Having a child is one miracle in this lifetime that happens on a daily basis to thousands of women all over the globe. But d...

Doctors test new drug to decrease suicidal thoughts in 40 minutes

Many people seek help for depression...but the only problem is most people don't continue this for long periods of time. After all, seei...

September is National Recover Month

Everyone has an addiction or vice they struggle with — whether it's something like coffee (which I am guilty of being addicted to), text...

Depression is like cancer -- but that doesn't mean there's no hope

Mayo Foundation I know it's been a while since I've last written a blog entry. I promise that will change. When you write all th...

If a significant other suggests a suicide pact -- this is not a healthy relationship

A codependent relationship is not a healthy one. I have always felt like you should not try and find your “other half.” If you’re a half...

Is the homosexual lifestyle dangerous?

The only time I ever use the “q-word” is when referencing the show “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” starring one of my favorite gay male c...

Nearly one U.S. soldier loses life to suicide each day this year

Image source: Union Resource Center Several people wear peace symbols on shirts and urge the government to “send home our troo...