How to Encourage a Depressed Boy or Man to Get Help (includes quiz)
Many males who are struggling never say so. They say they’re tired, stressed, or “fine.” Meanwhile they work longer, drink more, snap at people they …
Relationships
Can Medication Help with OCD? (includes a quiz)
Short answer: yes, for most people, it genuinely can. If you or someone you love is dealing with obsessive-compulsive disorder, medication isn’t a last resort …
Myths About Autism — And What the Research Actually Shows (includes quiz)
Autism awareness has grown enormously over the past decade, but awareness and accuracy haven’t always grown together. Many people carry outdated or flatly wrong ideas …
Helping Kids Manage School Stress
The first-week jitters are long gone. Lockers are assigned, routines are set, and yet — a few weeks or months in — the stomachaches, the …
Black Maternal Health: The Numbers Tell a Troubling Story
“Recently, while completing additional training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, I encountered a set of statistics that stopped me in my tracks,” writes …
Navigating Betrayal
Maybe you were betrayed by a friend who shared your secrets, a partner who broke a promise, an absent parent. Athena Care counselor, Myriam Fareau, …
How Long Does Grief Last?
It’s often the first question: “How long is this going to take?” People ask it about the death of a parent or spouse, the loss …
Coming Out – How Therapy Can Help (For Individuals & Families)
Coming out is one of the most personal, courageous acts a person can undertake. Whether someone is disclosing their sexual orientation, gender identity, or both …
Why Men Don’t Talk About Mental Health — And What To Do About It
The numbers are hard to ignore. In the United States, men account for nearly 80% of all suicides, yet only 17% saw a mental health …
Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard (But It Doesn’t Have to Be)
If you’ve ever sat with that quiet ache of wanting more connection — real connection — you’re not alone, and you’re not broken. Making friends …