The Supreme Court affirms the basic human need for belonging
Belongingness is a fundamental human need that we benefit from individually as well as at the community and societal levels. Belonging means we are an accepted and wanted member of a group, whether it's an organized club or a loose collection of peers. Today the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot ban same sex marriages, providing an affirmation that our love counts, that we belong.
Suicide Grief: Three ways to give and receive support for your loss
Grief of any kind is often painful and life altering, however grieving the loss of a loved one who has died by suicide is unique in many ways. Having lost my father and brother to suicide, I was asked to write a guest article for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day to help dispel myths and increase understanding and compassion for people who have experienced a suicide loss.
How do I know if I have Depression or Anxiety?
Feeling stressed out, worried or frustrated may be typical responses to life situations. You may be wondering what’s the difference between feeling sad or worried and experiencing something more serious, such as a depressive or anxiety disorder.