Halloween: The only day where you should pretend to be someone else

Halloween is one day each year where you can pretend to be someone you're not. For me, I'm being my favorite red-haired characte...

Health care workers launch anti-bullying website

October is National Anti-Bullying Month, and a consortium of health care workers, business professionals, social workers and youth minist...

When confidence crosses the line into 'bragging'

When we accomplish something or something good happens to us, we like to talk about it. After working hard to achieve a goal or having a dr...

Suicide affects even those who barely knew you

Today, I found out that a woman who blogged with The Oakland Press died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, accordi...

Don't let disappointments in life keep you from getting excited about the future

Getty Images Do you remember when your parents would tell you that you were going to Disney World, or some other vacation, and you were ...

Katy Perry talks about how she considered suicide after split from husband

When I think of singer Katy Perry, I picture the bright colored costumes — like her lollipop dress— or her neon hair styles. I think of he...