Doctors Told Her There Was No Hope for Recovery, So She Created a Recovery Plan for Herself and Others
When doctors told Mary Ellen Copeland there was no recovery plan, she developed her own.
How Are the Kids? Teens Helping Teens Through the Pandemic
Teens are navigating social distancing during a pandemic, the absence of school and face-to-face time with friends and peers, and increased dependency on social media for connection, leaving many feeling in limbo and without the in-person support they typically depend on. Nikki Kontz, clinical director at Teen Lifeline (800-248-TEEN), says
Dr. Melinda Moore Says Faith Leaders Should Be Front Line Crisis Responders
Regardless of religion, says Dr. Moore, faith leaders must understand that their role is to provide comfort during adversity and not discriminate between people with a physical illness, such as cancer or heart disease, versus an emotional one.
