According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “Major Depressive Disorder affects more than 16.1 million American adults, or about 6.7% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year.” With those kind of statistics, many of us have either personally dealt with depression, or know of a friend, loved one, […]
Healthy relationships can best develop when two individuals are in touch with their own needs, personalities, beliefs, and habits. Resilient relationships (be they romantic, friends, family) require both individuals to look inside themselves to determine who it is they are, and what it is they want. By getting more in tune with your own wants […]
5 Things to Keep to Yourself and 5 Things to Share with Your Partner Honesty in relationships is paramount and “honesty is the best policy” is a phrase that has been used as a core value for many years. We have been taught and encouraged when we are younger to always tell the truth, even […]
5 Tips you can use right now Knowing how to fix communication issues in a relationship can be difficult. Healthy relationships require consistent, effective and positive communication in order to thrive. We learn early on that expressing emotions and connecting with others is essential in building relationships. As simple as it seems, speaking your mind […]
So much of what teens and young adults understand about relationships often stems from how they were raised and the experiences they were exposed to growing up. School curriculums touch on sexual education, but rarely is the education system teaching healthy relationships to young people. College years bring one new experience after another that shape […]
