Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Jessica Booth is a New York-based freelance writer who regularly writes about health, wellness, parenting, food, travel, beauty and more for a variety of publications. She currently writes for Forbes ...

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Taking part in an online support group has many benefits, such as convenience, camaraderie, and encouragement. “It’s social support you don’t always get from a busy clinician’s office. Someone in the ...

If you've lost a spouse, you can typically join a grief support group at your church or community center. But what if you're the only person in town dealing with a more unusual difficulty, like the ...

Alcohol support groups are for people recovering from alcohol use disorder or beginning the recovery process. These groups offer tools and strategies to help motivate people and support recovery.

Grief happens as a response to loss; loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of connection. Grief can happen when we experience changes to routine and ways of life that bring comfort and a feeling of ...

Support groups for caregivers of people with dementia can be beneficial in various ways. By speaking with others who are in a similar situation, people may gain comfort, understanding, knowledge, and ...