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Navigating a chronic health diagnosis can feel life-altering, often creating feelings of fear, hopelessness, and difficulty coping with changes that seem beyond one’s control. One critical piece that is often overlooked is the impact a diagnosis can have on a person’s mental health and their overall ability to care for themselves and maintain a healthy quality of life. “It’s a big issue,” says Joseph Gallo, MD, MPH, a professor of Mental Health at Johns Hopkins University whose research focuses on the intersection of physical and mental health. “There’s ample clinical and epidemiologic evidence that shows the risk for depression is higher among those who suffer from chronic illnesses.”

As Dr. Ross Green says, “Every child does well if they can.” This simple but profound truth guides parents in shifting from frustration to curiosity about their child’s behavior. Rather than seeing misbehavior as a personal affront, we recognize it as a signal that the child lacks the skills needed to succeed.

For something that plays such a central role in our lives, sex is surprisingly hard to talk about. We can discuss work stress, parenting challenges, even trauma, but when it comes to sex and intimacy, either the words get stuck, the topic avoided, or it only shows up in moments of conflict, frustration, or disconnection. Over time, that silence can cause a great deal of damage, both to our personal well-being and to our relationships.

Caregiver stress is extremely common. Although caring for an aging parent can be rewarding, it can also be emotionally and physically demanding, often leading to feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, and anger.

Do you struggle with saying “no” to others, even when it is something you don’t want to do? For many people, the fear of saying “no” or engaging in “people-pleasing” begins in childhood. Boundaries in a relationship are the limits and guidelines you set to protect your emotional, mental, physical, and personal well-being. As a child, you had little or no power to establish your own boundaries. Instead, your boundaries were either respected by others or they weren’t.

Choosing the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Many people start by Googling “therapist near me” to find someone local, but beyond that first step, it’s common to feel unsure about how to narrow down the options.

January through March is when most people research and/or file for divorce. People who have been thinking about divorce often wait until after the holidays to file for divorce, especially if they have children. Thinking about or even going through a divorce can be extremely stressful and traumatic for many people.

I have often seen many people diagnose themselves with ADHD usually because “I took a test online.” It is important to not put too much stock in online tests as many mental health disorders can have the same or similar symptoms of ADHD.

Do you hate winter? If so, you are not alone. A poll conducted by Ipsos in 2015 found that winter is America’s least favorite season. Only 8% of the 1,005 Ipsos poll respondents said winter is their favorite season. People who live in northern and cloudy states with less sunlight and colder winter temperatures are more likely to develop Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) than people residing in southern or sunny states.

With the invention of Artificial Intelligence (AI), many people (especially young people) are getting mental health advice from AI.

Couples counseling, also known as relationship therapy or marriage counseling, is a type of psychotherapy that helps couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional connection. It can be useful for partners at any stage of a relationship — whether you’re dating, engaged, married, or even considering separation.

Everyone experiences depression from time to time. The reasons can be due to various life circumstances including losing a loved one, losing a job, losing the ability to do the things you once were able to do, being diagnosed with a serious health condition, along with a host of many other reasons.