Between July of 2018 and June of last year, 404 people considered homeless in New York City died. Those deaths represent a 39 percent increase over the prior year, the largest year over year increase in a decade. […]

In February, 2017, I stepped off a plane in Tampa, drunk and dope-sick. I was twenty-four, and for the past eight years I had been shooting up heroin, cocaine, and all manner of pills: Dilaudid, Opana, OxyContin, […]

It is believed that dads are not adapted to raise children and, under no circumstances, will not be able to replace the mother. The tremendous pressure that society exerts on men often adversely affects their […]

Patience: stay in control, feel the power!

Patience is a virtue, and there’s a reason – it’s a tough skill to master.

Imagine, for instance, that you’re waiting for someone to finish compiling a report th […]

Giving is part of forgiveness. When we give, we make an offering to ourselves and others, creating a willingness to make peace with the conflict and pain that fuel our anger, resentment, and bitterness.

Although […]

Overthinking can stop you from getting things done — and make you a feel a lot worse. It’s often comprised of ruminating and incessant worrying.
To stop it, pay attention to when you find yourself doing it — […]

Last year I reported on research showing that kindness is the most underappreciated tool for greater wellness. Along with diet and exercise, simply being warm and thoughtful will do more for your health than any […]

You’re dependent on others to make you feel worthwhile

At the core of codependency, there is an emotional dependence on others to validate your self-worth. In other words, codependents lack self-esteem and need o […]

5 Ways To Stop Feeling So Stressed Out All The Time

Stress is one of the most serious health problems of the 21st century.

In 2018, almost three-quarters (74%) of adults reported that they sometimes feel too […]

You might get an apology out of someone toxic, but it won’t be a genuine one. The only time they’ll apologize is to manipulate you into giving them what they want, to trick you into believing they deserve for […]

Most people who walk into my therapy office tell me that they had thought about getting help for years. But they were afraid to reach out to a therapist.

And that’s understandable. There are a lot of miscon […]

When NFL linebacker Ray Rice knocked his fiancée Janay Palmer unconscious in an elevator, it didn’t initially get much attention. He was accused of domestic violence and suspended for two games. After a few weeks […]

Today I’d like to discuss 11 reasons you can’t sleep and are struggling to stay asleep but first, let me take a moment and wish you a happy holiday no matter which one you celebrate this time of year. I’m grate […]

Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to basically drink only water for an entire 30 days? Let me tell you, it’s not as hard as it would seem, and your body will thank you for it. For some reason that I did […]

The number of alcohol-related deaths has grown rapidly in recent decades, according to a new analysis of death certificates. The research, published Wednesday in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, is […]

More and more Americans are drinking themselves to death. A new study this week finds there were around 72,000 alcohol-related deaths among people over the age of 16 in 2017—more than double the number of s […]

A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many diets is comparatively weak. This, the most up to date overview of the new field […]

Lady Gaga is using her platform to decrease the stigma around taking meds for mental illness

Lady Gaga continues to open up about her mental health struggles, doing the work to dispel preconceived notions and […]

1. “My past and my future depend on today.” – Trevor Hall, Origami Crane

2. Today is a gift to use it to make it your best day ever. Spoil yourself. Love yourself. Find your happiness within yourself.

3. “Don’ […]