Issues Treated

In her seminal book, On Death and Dying, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified five distinct stages of grief. Kübler-Ross worked with dying people and designed her model to describe ... Read More

Some people use the words “isolation” and “loneliness” interchangeably, but this does not reflect the true meaning of each term. Isolation may lead to loneliness, ... Read More

Author’s note: It is always a challenge to choose genders when writing about neurodiverse couples. Here I use the example of an autistic man and a neurotypical woman. I don’t mean ... Read More

No life is free of disappointment. For some people, disappointment is a passing frustration or perhaps a reason to try harder to achieve a different dream. Some parents, however, deal with ... Read More

Attachment may be understood as the relationship between child and caregiver (often a parent). This relationship is the most important in the child’s life, as the caregiver is the provider ... Read More

Gender nonbinary people—who often call themselves enby—do not identify with the male-female gender binary. There are a wide range of gender expressions and identities under the enby ... Read More

If you or a loved one is in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Surviving a suicide attempt can lead to a range of intense emotions and feelings. ... Read More

Losing your virginity can be a rite of passage signaling a transition from childhood to adulthood. For some people, having sex for the first time is an act of committed love. For others, ... Read More

Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder share some common features, but they are separate mental health conditions. Because the two conditions appear similar in many ways, it’s ... Read More

INFOGRAPHIC TEXT:  HOW MANY FRIENDS DOES THE AVERAGE PERSON HAVE? According to a 2004 Gallup poll, Americans have an average of 8-9 close friends. More specifically: 2% have no close ... Read More

While many people are much more aware of anxiety now than in the past, some details and symptoms still aren’t as commonly discussed. One lesser-known symptom of anxiety is the urge to ... Read More

Skydiving. High-speed races. Ziplining through jungle canopies. These can all be telltale signs of an adrenaline junkie. Some people crave the adrenaline rush that comes with high-stakes ... Read More