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 …

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. …

If you are living with a mental health condition it can be difficult to know whether or not you should talk to your child about it. It’s common to feel conflicted. Would it help them …

One Simple Way to Support Mental Health in Massachusetts Screening for Mental Health, Inc. is a non-profit located about twenty minutes west of Boston and although our programs have a national impact, we hold a …

Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2014 Atlas Report, a project of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse designed to gather and disseminate global data on mental health resources in …

The Impact of Trauma for Americans An estimated 70 percent of adults in the United States have experienced a traumatic event at least once in their lives. A traumatic event is one in which an …

The Truth About Men & Friendship You’ve probably heard people say that friendships between men aren’t as strong or impactful as those between women. There are many false truths floating around about men which play …

Men’s Health: The Physical & Mental Connection Throughout history, men have often been characterized as the physically stronger sex. Strength, fitness, and stamina are sometimes unfairly valued over other qualities in men. While most men …

Navigating Mental Illness with Your Partner If your partner has a mental illness, there’s a good chance you face some unique challenges in your relationship. No relationship is without its challenges though, and the important …