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Written by: S. Rainne We grow up with ingrained ideas about age. Ageism is pervasive in our society, and it's often so covert that many people don't know how to identify or challenge it. Our parents say things like, “I’m old and grey” or “you can’t teach an o...

Sarah Kemp Tabbut, LCSW Community Engagement and Partnerships CoordinatorFargo VASarah.KempTabbut@va.gov After losing a loved one to suicide, survivors may struggle to cope and be unsure of what to do next. With great sympathy for the loss of their loved one...

Written by: C. Beck Even if you’ve saved diligently for retirement, recent statistics say that your efforts may not go quite far enough. Aging well isn’t a guarantee in our society, causing realistic worry over outliving your savings. So how can you reduce yo...

Written by: C. Beck Parents often feel their hands are tied in managing disrespect from adult children. As the relationship moves from one of relative dependence to independence, confronting your child can feel like a recipe for pushing them away. One Reddit...

Website: https://mnwitw.org/ Phone: 877 404 3190 Services - Free Peer Support for You Wellness in the Woods offers free peer support services designed to help you feel heard, supported, and connected - no matter where you are on your journey. ...

Written by: A. Ladha Age changes the game, but younger relatives might not understand your perspective. That’s why it’s so important to express yourself. Ways to express your perspective... Whether they refuse the vaccine even though you’re in a risk group,...

Written by: C. Beck Whether emotionally, physically, or financially, it’s hard to be there for others when you feel you’re just barely staying afloat. But what about when you feel deeply compelled to help, because the person in question is your adult child? W...

Written by: S. Rainne We want to see ourselves as individuals, but we are members of communities. Through community, we can protect each other’s well-being–just by being together.  What exactly does the research say about community, social support, and stayi...

Mental Health Starts Here Available Monday Through Friday, 10:00am-10:00pm ET In Need of Help or Support? You Are Not Alone. The NAMI HelpLine is a free, confidential nationwide service that provides one-on-one emotional support, mental health information...

Written by: S. Inc. Are you feeling anxious about getting older? Beyond the physical aches and pains of aging, stress and anxiety can be overwhelming. You can overcome those normal challenges by changing your mindset. Try these 7 techniques to shape a positiv...

By Erwin Tan, M.D., AARP Aging in good health can be challenging. With so much information online, solid, science-backed advice can be hard to find. AARP is here to help break through the clutter. From fitness routines to virtual events, AARP helps olde...

Written by: C. Beck Does Medicare cover therapy? What about other kinds of mental health treatment? How can you find a therapist, psychologist, or other provider who accepts Medicare?  While many resources dealing with insurance are cumbersome and dense, fin...

1-888-457-4838 The Lines for Life Military Helpline offers help and hope to all military-connected community members. Our service is free, confidential, and available by phone, 24/7. This helpline is operated independently and not affiliated with the Departm...

Written by: C. Beck Wouldn’t it be nice to tolerate emotional discomfort? Whether we realize it or not, running from discomfort drives many problematic behaviors. Overwhelming discomfort underlies many issues we may struggle with: avoidance, anger, people-pl...

Real support from other teens. No judgment. No pressure. Phone (800) 852-8336 (6:00pm - 10:00pm PST) Text Teen to 839863 (6:00pm - 9:00pm PST) Email https://didihirsch.org/teenline/email-us/ Who can contact Teen Line? Te...

Written by: C. Beck Even if you haven’t successfully asserted yourself before, you have to start somewhere. Maybe by completing this worksheet. Assertiveness skills are within reach, no matter how shy you are now. Download Now: Build Assertiveness Skills Us...

Written by: C. Beck When you’re worked up, it makes sense to feel confused. How could you know where to start? That’s why we recommend preparing an emotional safety plan ahead of crisis times–so it will be easier to maintain stability in the moment. Download...

Written by: S. Rainne Have you ever been called an attention seeker? Have you used the phrase “attention seeker” to describe someone else? Recent discussion around attention-seeking points us to a truth that has always been the case: attention-seeking isn’t n...