Healthy Ways to Handle Life’s Stressors

When stress becomes unmanageable, try these evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways.

Stressful experiences are a normal part of life, and the stress response is a survival mechanism that primes us to respond to threats. Some stress is positive: Imagine standing in front of a crowd to give a speech and hitting it out of the park. Stressful? Certainly. But also challenging and satisfying.

How to Help a Loved One in an Emotional Crisis

If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference.

Mental health disorders are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of Americans each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Yet only a fraction of those people receives treatment. Without treatment, mental health disorders can reach a crisis point.