Having well-developed or healthy social skills as a teen is crucial for success, mental health and long-term happiness. From going on a first date to making friends in a new class, having a strong set of social skills will benefit your teen in many ways.

It hurts when you see your child struggling to make friends, feeling self-conscious or left out. Here are some ways to help your socially awkward child.

Experiencing seasonal depression during the spring can be even more exhausting and isolating than during the winter months, as it may feel like everyone else is feeling happier with the change in weather while you're feeling worse.

For those who have lost a loved one, the holidays can be a sharp reminder of their absence. Navigating the first holiday season after the loss of a loved one can be a challenging experience. Here are some coping tactics that may help.

Your mental health comes first, no matter the time of year. Here are a few ways to navigate the stresses of holiday celebrations with family and friends.

The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for couples and relationships. Here are 5 simple ways to reduce fights and arguments during the holidays.

Heather Beth Duke is a black marriage therapist and couples counselor who is part of RelationshipStore in Burr Ridge, IL. This interview shows her perspective on the relationship between the black community and their relationship with mental health.

A common question that couples considering therapy ask themselves is - will it actually work? The short answer is yes. Here’s how.

By using a simple communication formula with our partner, we are able to resolve conflicts easier in our relationship.

It can be hard to know what to say when someone you love is struggling with depression. Here are three simple strategies you can use to help support someone with depression.

Addressing the impact and intent is crucial when discussing conflicts. Intent is what you mean to do or say, while impact is how it actually affects others. Even with good intentions, the impact of our actions can be different, and it's important to understand and address that with our partner.