Mental illness affects all members of a family. When one child is in crisis, the resulting stress can leave parents exhausted and other siblings feeling overlooked. Many brothers and sisters of individuals with mental health issues hide their own feelings and painful emotions, which can …

As college students return to campus, it is important to remember that alcohol use is associated with poor academic performance, sexual assaults and violence. In addition, those with depression or other mental health conditions have a greater chance of developing an alcohol use disorder or …

Many people believe that volunteering will increase their stress level, adding extra obligations and consuming their downtime. However, it actually can be one of the most self-serving things an individual does. Volunteering has been linked to improvements in depressive symptoms and feelings of optimism and …