When a loved one attempts suicide, it can feel like your whole world has turned upside down in an instant. You might feel a mix of shock, sadness, disbelief, guilt, and relief that your loved one is still here. You might replay past events in your head, scanning for warning signs you could have missed.

You’re making a big decision, like changing jobs or ending a relationship, and it feels like you’ve thought about it from every angle. You’ve made a pros and cons list, talked to loved ones about it, searched for more information, and yet you still feel stuck, worried that you’ll make the “wrong” decision.

When your adult child cuts off contact, the feelings loss can feel impossible to place. You might feel a deep sense of sadness and grief, like your child has died. You might also feel shame at the status of your relationship, or anger at how things fell apart.

If you’re left thinking “why won’t my teen share with me” or “my teenage son won’t talk to me,” know that you’re not alone.

When you’re having a hard time, using AI for an outlet or support can feel like the easiest thing to do. It’s available anytime, day or night, it doesn’t judge you, it replies right away, and it never makes you feel like your worries are a burden.

June is Men’s Mental Health month, a time for us to reflect on the mental health needs and struggles of men. Of course, people of all genders struggle with mental health issues, but Men’s Mental Health Month is a time to highlight that many men struggle silently with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and loneliness.

Perfectionism is often praised as a strength, and while it does have some clear benefits, it can also take a serious toll on your mental health. Many people who struggle with perfectionist tendencies also experience harsh self-criticism, high-functioning anxiety, and all-or-nothing thinking, also known as black and white thinking.

April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to take a closer look at how stress shows up in our lives and impacts our health.

Being constantly busy has begun to feel like the norm for many people. Between work responsibilities, family demands, and the everyday tasks that fill our schedules, it can feel like you’re jumping from one busy season straight into another without time to recover.

There’s no doubt that we’re living in extreme times. From Minneapolis and across the country, social media feeds are filled with intense, highly distressing news about community protests, fatal shootings by immigration agents, children and families being detained, and other stressful events. These events have rightly sparked public outrage, protests, and a broader sense of tension permeating many facets of everyday life.

Thanksgiving is a time when many people naturally pause to reflect on what they appreciate, but gratitude is so much more than a seasonal tradition: it’s a mindset that can shape how we experience everyday life.

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