While no one knows exactly what problems may result from a major emergency, it's best to be prepared. These recommendations follow the guidelines of organizations such as the American Red Cross...
These guidelines follow the recommendations of PG&E, the Governor's Office of Emergency Services and the Public Works Agency of Oakland, California.
There are signs that someone is seriously thinking about suicide - and actions you can take to try to prevent it.
Coping with a loved one's suicide is difficult, but there are things you can do to help you through the process.
"Partner" means different things to different people. A partner can be a business associate, a close friend or someone you have been involved with in a heterosexual relationship. Here's how to...
Living through the grief has been a challenge. I won’t deny it. There were days when it seemed like I could not go on. I would search through my sister’s journal to read her thoughts and some...
If someone close to you is in a violent relationship, you can help them escape. Follow these steps.
Many adults and children have major depression. If not treated it can become worse to the point of suicide. I would like everyone to keep an eye out for their loved ones.
No one understands the needs and concerns of a military wife better than another military wife. Sometimes she just needs a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on or a hand to lift something heavy....
Gambling addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of men and women. A gambler that has a pathological obsession to gamble can be considered an addict. It is a disorder where the person...
Drug addiction has many ugly faces, but the person struggling with the addiction is not the only one affected. Loved ones of an addict also face fears, sadness, anger and even co-dependency issues...
Many people drink socially, and it is a widely accepted practice. However, there are signs and symptoms when alcohol consumption becomes an addiction or a disease. There is hope for overcoming the...
Alcoholism is a disease that affects not only the alcoholic. Family and friends of an alcoholic can be in social settings and situations that are uncomfortable and possibly even dangerous. If you...
When something has come between you and a loved one, time does not necessarily heal all wounds. Past hurts that are not dealt with in an effective manner sometimes get buried. Resolving family...
For some parents-to-be, after months of planning, scheduling and fretting, the moment they realize the baby is coming right now can still sneak up on them. If they are unlucky enough to be stuck...
Gambling has become a favorite pastime of many throughout the world. However, there are a growing number of people for whom it has become a problem: compulsive gamblers. It can be difficult to...
The death of a spouse is one of the most traumatic experiences one can face, even if the death was expected. As a surviving spouse, you feel many losses as well as a change in identity. While...
Emotional distance is a psychological term describing a state in which people separate themselves from others. These people will appear aloof, shut off and reserved, and it's difficult to talk to...
It used to be that if your teenager was dusting, they were in their room cleaning. Today, unfortunately, teens who are dusting are trying the latest way to get high from household products. It's...
Death is a confusing and sad time for everyone, especially for a child who loses a parent. Even though you may want to avoid the subject, it's important to explain to the child what has happened....
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