Manage Stress, Do Not Eliminate It What are the top five stressors in your life right now? Write them down and set them aside. So what is stress? Stress is a condition or feeling experienced …

Mental Health Hurdles for College Athletes The transition from high school to college can be an exciting and challenging time for student athletes. New friends, dorm life, classes, and extracurriculars are all part of the …

Though social media has experienced an exponential rise in popularity, its effects on mental health are still under investigation. Some evidence suggests that social media helps people stay connected, and social connection is a powerful …

Promoting Friendship and Mental Health Friendships enrich our lives in many ways. Healthy relationships provide emotional support, stability, and stress-reduction. In some ways, friendships can help support our mental health. The Will to Live Foundation …

The Power and Science of Hope The most intriguing piece of advice I ever received as a counselor in training came from one of my favorite professors. He told me, “In the very first session …

How a Former Red Sox Pitcher Is Increasing Youth Mental Health Awareness The Will To Live Foundation is an example of the powerful and positive changes that can emerge from a tragic situation. John Trautwein …

How Parents Can Be Proactive for their College Student’s Mental Health Most students associate college with freedom. Along with this freedom comes less structure and new stressors which can make a difficult transition even more …

Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety Heading back to school can be difficult for both kids and parents. Whether a child is off to kindergarten, transitioning to high school, or even leaving for college, the change can …

Five years ago Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign, dedicated to changing the culture of food and exercise for children across the United States, with the hope of reducing national rates of childhood obesity. …