

The importance of teen depression screenings
A few years ago, I lost two students to suicide. It was a huge shock to me and many others. In Marion County (Illinois) in 2015, 12...


Consult a Doctor
It took me about two months before I decided for myself I should see a doctor. I'm not sure if it's a "man thing" or if I was just...
The world needs more love letters
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Guest Post: Why do people come talk to you?
Why do people come talk to you? Someone asked me this today. I couldn’t come up with anything. They then asked me about my education...


Yoga calms anxiety
I've been attending yoga classes for almost a year. Eventually, the plan is to develop a daily practice at home. Currently, I practice...


Counseling
Have you ever had to do something you really didn’t want to do? As a child, I can remember being dragged into the dentist office by my...


Share your Story
I was talking with someone last week about my struggles with anxiety and depression. I saw this person almost weekly and she had no idea...


Research linking depression and inflammation
The death of a loved one... The loss of a relationship... The loss of a job... The diagnosis of a physical condition... Depression can be...


Anxiety exists
Anxiety went hand in hand with my depression. I would have paralyzing anxiety attacks without being able to explain what triggered them....


Yalden Speaks To Area Schools & Parents
Motivational Speaker and Teen Suicide Prevention advocate Jeff Yalden spent a full day at Salem and South Central High Schools addressing...