Supporting Those with Major Depressive Disorder: A Compassionate Guide

The key lies in learning to distinguish when this childhood message serves as friend or foe. In situations that challenge our growth or require temporary discomfort for long-term benefit, the "carry on" message empowers us to persist and achieve.

Have you ever sat beside someone in their final days and listened to their deepest regrets? As a hospice social worker, the most heart-wrenching words often weren't about missed career opportunities or unaccumulated wealth—they were about time. "I wish I had been more present." "I wish I hadn't rushed through it all." "I wish I had noticed more sunsets. I wished I had been more present with my loved ones...I always thought we had more time."

The development of narcissistic traits is a complex interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental factors, particularly childhood experiences and parenting styles. While there is no single cause of narcissism, understanding these contributing factors can help in early intervention and prevention. 

National Suicide Prevention Week is an annual week-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about suicide prevention and warning signs of suicide.

Living in a relationship with an abusive partner is an intensely traumatic and complex experience, often characterized by a constant state of fear, confusion, and emotional turmoil.