Along with the fun and festivity of the holiday season comes serious pressure, obligations, and stress. This year, prevent and prepare for holiday hassles with these stress-less strategies to add a little joy to the world.

For my son with Bipolar disorder, taking Prednisone was almost a deadly mistake.

Despite the benefits of AA, no single approach to recovery is universally effective. “AA Not the Only Way: Your One Stop Resource Guide to 12-Step Alternatives” by Melanie Solomon introduces readers to AA alternatives so that they can find a treatment solution that fits their distinctive needs.

Multitasking might seem to boost productivity, but at what cost to enjoyability and effectiveness? This article explains how focused attention, not multitasking, reduces stress by increasing productivity and satisfaction.

A fast-paced way of life can spiral into counterproductive patterns of worry, overcommitment, and perfectionism. If your current lifestyle depletes rather than feeds your happiness, a daily ritual might restore your sense of balance and personal power.

An inside look at what PTSD feels like from a patient’s point of view.

Conflict doesn’t have to be an adversarial process. When handled carefully, conflict can defuse hostility, generate alliances, and stimulate creative solutions. These conflict resolution strategies will help you feel more prepared and confident when conflict inevitably arises.

Fear of stigma (negative stereotypes, labeling, and rejection) causes the majority of people with mental disorders to suffer in silence. By educating ourselves and others, we can fight this stigma and restore hope and dignity to people suffering from mental illness.

About one third of people who experience a traumatic event develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a chronic condition that interferes with their ability to function. This article outlines PTSD symptoms and encourages people with PTSD to seek healing through education and support.

When we eat mindfully, the same love of food that can lead to overeating becomes the key to eating less because we experience greater enjoyment and satiation. Eating becomes more than a habit or compulsion; we transform it into a form of nourishment and sustenance for body and soul.