Coping With Job Loss
Losing a job is one of life\’s most stressful events. And for some people, a pink slip is a ticket to depression. Being fired or laid off can make you feel that you\’ve lost control of your life. This can lead to sadness or hopelessness and can even hurt your physical health. Uncertainty about the [...]
Adults Can Have ADHD
When Len was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it explained a lot. Why he had made poor grades in school even though he was smart. Why he was always losing things. Why he felt so restless. The diagnosis was a surprise, though: Len was 38. He didn\’t think adults were supposed to have [...]
Anger Management: Keeping Your Cool
Let\’s say you\’re driving, and a car pulls in front of you and stops suddenly. You have to slam on the brakes to keep from hitting the other car. You get mad. Who wouldn\’t? It\’s not whether you get angry but how you deal with it that\’s important. If you\’re a calm person, you might [...]
Fathers Need to Talk With Their Daughters About Dating Violence
Remember when you said that when the time was right, you were going to have "that talk" with your daughter? Well, she\’s not so little anymore. Many fathers do discuss dating with their tween daughters, but they may be in the dark about what really goes on. About two thirds of parents think they know [...]
The Blended Family: Helping Stepsiblings Adjust
Remember when TV\’s Mike and Carol Brady first got married? Carol\’s three daughters and Mike\’s three sons had their differences, but they always ended up living in harmony. In real life, though, stepfamily conflicts don\’t end peacefully in 30 minutes like they did for the Brady Bunch. If you\’re blending families, you need to have [...]
Fathers Need To Talk to Sons About Sex, Values, Relationships
When it comes to talking about sex and related issues, parents are more likely to have spoken with their daughters than with their sons. And that lack of communication can have consequences. Boys are probably more willing to listen to parents than you think, though. Parents say their teenager\’s friends have the biggest influence over [...]
Caring for an Ill Spouse
Soon after a husband or wife is diagnosed with a long-term illness, dynamics between the couple can change. Stress levels are bound to rise. But partners who become caregivers can cut down on stress and help their partners face challenges with more confidence through early planning. Work adjustments People who work and provide care at [...]
Workspace Ergonomics
What\’s so hard about sitting at a desk, typing a few letters and staring at a computer screen for eight hours a day? Not much, maybe – unless you\’re doing it wrong. Your desk, keyboard, mouse, monitor and chair all play a part in your physical comfort. When even one of these elements is slightly [...]
Differences in Depression Between Men and Women
The symptoms of depression are universal. But when it comes to how people experience and cope with those symptoms, gender patterns often emerge. Twice as many women as men suffer depression each year, and women are more likely to seek treatment for it. Women tend to be more up front about feelings of sadness, worthlessness, [...]
How to Help When a Child Dies
The loss of a child is the most heartbreaking experience a family will ever have. As a friend or relative, it can be tough to know what to say or do. Here are some ideas that may help. What can I say to loved ones who have lost a child? Acknowledge their loss and sorrow. [...]