Escalating pressures from varsity sports, Advanced Placement courses and the trauma of losing two teammates to suicide early in high school led a now 21 year old to be unable to communicate with his family and friends. Because “athletes don’t show pain,” he could not …

While mental disorders, such as depression, are common, they often are misunderstood. When someone makes a “joke” about mental health issues, keep your response simple and calm. You can remind the speaker that stereotypes limit us all and that he or she probably would not …

The Project Horse Empowerment Center, located in Purcellville, Virginia, helps individuals with depression, anxiety and other social and behavioral issues. In a “community of mutual healing, benefit, respect and compassion,” clients and rehabilitated rescue horses engage in equine assisted therapy and experiential education. Individuals may …