Advice & Support

The writer distills her experience growing up with Asperger's (before it was Asperger's) into an advice book. Her biggest challenge? 'Not understanding myself.'

Recognizing the dads who inspire us, from bloggers to businessmen, who get overlooked all too often.

Famed singer says there's no shame in mental illness. And to those who perpetuate stigma? 'Shame on them.'

We take a look at the major changes and what they mean for the future of psychiatry.

Without a more realistic discussion of the many difficulties and trade-offs and heartache involved in being parents of different children, this kind of book makes us feel bad.

Despite profound adverse experiences, the child Hushpuppy thrives in 'Beasts of the Southern Wild.' Why are some people more vulnerable to trauma?

A movie with a bipolar hero who benefits from therapy and medications, family and friends, and the recognition that we are all unbalanced, to some degree.

Speculating about real psychiatric disorders fuels the misinformation and stigma that prevents people from receiving the life-changing help they need.

Dr. Jamie Howard discusses symptoms of traumatic response to the hurricane—a disaster that isn’t even over yet for many who lost heat and power, homes and hope

In times like this children are uniquely at risk to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms, but with proper support they are also uniquely capable of employing their natural resilience. This section is dedicated to information and advice that can help affected families through the aftermath of Sandy, and beyond.