Traumatic and stressful events will always be a part of health care. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs’ Stress First Aid Model for healthcare, stressors can sometimes lead to emotional ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Would you spend $40 on a meal? A workout class? A new T-shirt? To chat with a stranger about their life experience for half an ...

Peer support apps are supposed to help people with their mental health, but there are undisclosed risks. Credit: Bob Al-Greene / Mashable An investigation into the risks and dangers of seeking comfort ...

Parenting can be a rewarding yet overwhelming journey, especially for families facing challenges such as mental health struggles, substance use recovery, or instability. Peer support offers a unique, ...

Some of the most powerful mental health support comes from ordinary people who truly “get it”, those who have walked a ...

Peer support from community health workers, promotores de salud, and others through community and health care organizations can provide social support and other assistance that enhances health. There ...

If you are struggling with alcohol or drug use or other behaviors and would like some support, it can be helpful to talk with another student who has been there. Our Peer Support program gives you the ...

Peer counseling for mental health has grown in popularity as a solution to address rising rates of student wellness concerns. Since 2020, 94 percent of college presidents have taken at least one ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A California peer-to-peer mental health program shows strong results. Students trained as peer mentors reported ...