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You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...

Bredouw is Founder & Executive Director of Purpose Project, an Oakland-based nonprofit that helps young people build social emotional skills. She is also an educator and lecturer at California College ...

Each child experiences loss in their own unique way. And each person trying to help a grieving child will have their own particular approach. Each person will have something special they can offer. We ...

Ms. Interlandi is a member of the editorial board. Mr. Winter is a staff photographer on assignment in Opinion. Raina Mcmahan, a 42-year-old recovery coach, spent roughly half her life seeking ...

Consider this moment in history from a teenager’s perspective. The world inflamed by wars, hatred, and conflict. Social media platforms that encourage individuals to affirm one correct answer to every ...

Regrets are common, but if they’re preventing you from living a full life, it’s important to acknowledge and make peace with ...

When was the last time you asked someone for help? Many of us might think back to bigger moments—like a ride to the airport or talking through a personal problem—but it turns out that asking for (and ...

Suicide can affect anyone. Knowing how to support someone with suicidal thoughts and respond in an emergency could save their life. Suicide is a serious public health concern that affects individuals, ...

Before adolescence, kids generally like school. But I think it’s fair to say that if each household were to create a pie chart titled “Stuff Our Teen Complains About,” the biggest slice in most homes ...

The first time I miscarried, I remember standing in a Target aisle trying to figure out what size adult diaper I needed, because the bleeding felt relentless. Picking out a diaper at 31, under a cloak ...

In the lead-up to my wedding last year, my fiancé, Joe, and I were determined to keep things chill. The point of a wedding, in our view, was not to construct a perfect fairy tale but to do what was ...