Carolynn Spezza and her family lost their home to the 2015 Valley Fire. This post was originally published in 2017, and therefore doesn’t include COVID-19 safety or social distancing guidance. Please ...

Having friends who will help you when you're struggling, work with you in the friendship and provide emotional support all ranked higher in importance than having a friend who pays you back. While ...

Yesterday I Zoomed into a happy hour with a friend. She talked about her sadness that her sons, both in pivotal years in school, would miss the traditional year-end celebrations. And she’s worried ...

Dear Abby: How does one approach, by phone, email or in person, a couple—close friends of many years—whose husband is slipping into dementia? Do we acknowledge and commiserate, pretend nothing is ...

A shooting at a Minnesota Catholic school Wednesday left at least two children dead. Mental health professionals say events like these can create strong feelings, so its important to lean on a support ...