From stressful inconveniences to full-on emergencies, life can be pretty tough to navigate. Whether you are single, partnered, childless, or a parent, it’s easy to get stuck in doubt and anxiety when serious challenges arise. But what if you had the tools to handle and survive whatever came your way? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have safety without fear, readiness without rigidity, and security without paranoia. Dr. Carla is joined by Jason Wayne Brick, a top-notch journalist, 6th-degree b...| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
Being a parent is never easy. But in today’s complicated world, it can be even more difficult to navigate the challenges of parenting. From social media concerns to substance abuse issues, many parents feel as if they and their kids are walking in a minefield that feels like it is getting worse. And as a parent myself, I know how good it feels to have at least a few go-to strategies that can make the journey a bit easier.| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month honors lives lost, offers hope, and renews commitment to compassion and action.| Fair Oaks Recovery Center
Each September, SAMHSA promotes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month with resources on warning signs, open talk, and treatment.| Great Oaks Recovery Center
Do you believe in soul contracts, past lives, manifesting, and the power of divine energy? Do you want to dip your toes into the realm beyond what the rational brain prescribes? As a psychologist and fellow human, I find it interesting to contemplate how we can decrease suffering and ease our human journey in ways that sometimes defy science. When we go beyond the rational mind, an array of windows and doors open – many of which bring us greater joy, peace, love, and fulfillment.| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
We often experience or hear about eating disorders. We talk about them–often behind closed doors–as if they’re something to be ashamed of and ignored. Yet eating disorders–like all mental issues–are complex, highly challenging, and often resistant to change. They deserve our attention. And for anyone who’s been mired in an eating disorder or has had a friend or family member struggle with this issue you know how devastating they can be. And in every case I’ve seen, the road to r...| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
81. 83. 49. 66. What do these figures have in common? They all relate to burnout–that sense of being utterly depleted, worn out, and chronically exhausted. Recent research shows that work burnout affects 81% of those between ages 18 – 24, 83% of those who are 25 – 34, and 49% of those over 55. When averaged, a whopping 66 percent of working adults report experiencing burnout. Even worse, these figures don’t account for groups such as full-time (stay-at-home) parents, family caregivers...| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
Feelings of jealousy and envy often bring up a sense of shame or insecurity. Yet both jealousy and envy arise even in early childhood as we vie for parents’ attention, desire a sibling’s toy, or jockey for a positions in friend groups. And, as feelings of romantic love come into our lives, it’s the big emotion of jealousy than can have a way of creeping deeper into our relationships. If left unchecked, jealousy can foster anxiety, tension, resentment, and worse. But I’ve found that if...| Carla Marie Manly, PhD
If you have experienced a racist act, or witnessed a racist act, please take five minutes to fill out our safe and confidential reporting form, available in 18 languages. About Our Reporting Center Stop AAPI Hate operates the nation’s largest reporting center tracking acts of hate against Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) communities. With […]| Stop AAPI Hate
You may think of grief as something that happens after a loss, but that's not always the case. People can experience anticipatory grief when a loss is imminent.| Health Digest
The stigma around suicide makes it challenging to reach out for help when it's needed the most. Learn the facts behind common myths, and let Hillside help.| Hillside Atlanta - Behavioral Health Support for Youth, Adolescents, and Thei...
Everyone experiences stress, but not always in the same way. Learn about the types and causes of stress and practical ways to manage it better.| Psych Central
John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, by Lee Harvey Oswald. Here are some of the details we only learned about the hit years later.| Grunge
Simone Biles is a highly decorated U.S. Olympic gymnast – but that's not to say she's had it easy. She has faced a number of tragedies, beginning in childhood.| The List
Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles is in a class all her own. See how she's changed, personally and professionally, since the 2016 Olympic games.| The List
Theodore Roosevelt was one of the more charismatic presidents in U.S. history, but beneath the tough exterior, Roosevelt's life was full of tragic challenges.| Grunge
Actors may enjoy a life filled with fame and fortune, but death eventually comes to all. For some of these film and TV stars, death can be tragic and bizarre.| Grunge
Country music fans have mourned the deaths of many of the genre's favorite artists, but these stars died in especially tragic circumstances.| Grunge
If you are coping with a crisis, you may not know where to turn. These national helplines provide quick access to trained counselors who can help.| Verywell Mind