Nick Padlo’s addiction to alcohol and drugs didn’t happen overnight. “I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety,” says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery in ...

Helping someone with anxiety can be intimidating. Often, the anxious person feels completely overwhelmed by their anxiety, especially if they experience panic attacks or find themselves gripped by ...

Supporting someone with a chronic condition starts with listening and empathy. Each person has a different experience, so listening to their unique perspective is important. Share on Pinterest ...

We all want to be there for a friend or loved one who is reeling from a loss. But what can we say to help them feel better? Should we say anything at all? It's a familiar debate we've all had, and one ...

Living with post-traumatic stress disorder can be isolating and unpredictable. Around 13 million adults in the United States — 5% of the population — experience PTSD each year, according to the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. With so much emphasis on being an empathetic leader these ...

When someone we care about is grieving the loss of a loved one, our natural instinct is to ease their pain. But when words feel clumsy and gestures fall short, it can be hard to know how to help.

Our culture has never been comfortable with death. When someone close to us has a parent, sibling, or child die, we often don’t know what to say, let alone how to provide comfort and support. It’s ...

You’ve probably supported a family member or friend through a breakup, job loss, or painful rejection, but being there for someone in bereavement may feel like uncharted territory. For one, grief ...

You may be able to help a loved one experiencing bulimia by supporting their recovery, educating yourself about eating disorders, and avoiding comments about their body or weight. If someone you care ...