When someone is in physical distress, we don’t hesitate to offer first aid — but what about when the crisis is emotional or mental? Many people feel unsure of what to say or do when someone is struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts. That’s where Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) comes in. Just like CPR teaches you how to respond to a medical emergency, MHFA equips you to respond with confidence and compassion during a mental health crisis. The MHFA model is built around the...

For a long time, I genuinely believed I was very good at boundaries. I knew all the right words. I could smile and say, "It's fine," even when it absolutely wasn't fine. I could say, "No problem at all," when it was already becoming a problem. I could say, "Of course I'll help," while quietly wondering when I would find time to sleep. Over time, I became fluent in a language that many women know well: the language of appearing calm, capable and agreeable on the outside while quietly...

Life has a way of pulling the rug out from under us just when we think we’re finding our footing. A relationship ends, a diagnosis...