“Walking away from a relationship may be the most courageous yet difficult thing someone does,” says Brock. “Meeting them ...

Since swearing off “I’m fine,” Veilleux has found that people react “really well” to her more honest responses. “I think we ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. It takes an average of 14 to 17 years for people to be diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) ...

This month, we asked our audience: What words of comfort do you say to a friend whose loved one has passed away? It was part of a podcast episode and story we did on how to support a grieving friend.

It’s almost impossible to know what to say to someone in the throes of grief. We all want to say something comforting. Very few of us know what that is. I’ve learned this the hard way. My beloved ...

November 11th is the day we honor our veterans and the sacrifices that they made to keep our country and its citizens safe. These selfless individuals put their lives on the line for our safety, gave ...

Responding to a friend experiencing tremendous loss is challenging, but the most important thing you can do is reach out. “I’m so sorry,” “I’m here for you,” “I love you,” “Are you OK?” are all good ...

No one makes it through life without losing family members and friends. However, few losses rival that of losing a child. After losing my siblings at an early point in life, as well as my parents ...

It’s easy to unintentionally say something that hurts your loved one with OCD more than it helps, even if you mean well. Here’s how to avoid that. Life with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be ...

What’s the best thing to say to someone when visiting them during shiva, the week of Jewish mourning following a death in the family? It may sound odd, but the answer to this question was revealed to ...