Recently, a distraught mother called me in tears to share her anguish. Her daughter is only 13 years old, yet already involved in romantic relationships—and, in the mother’s view, showing signs of drug use. The girl has vomited and fainted twice in the school restroom. Lately, at times during the […]
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World Mental Health Day: Why It Matters—And What the Numbers (and Science) Say
Every October 10, World Mental Health Day invites the globe to pause and look inward. The goal isn’t just awareness; it’s action—reducing stigma, improving access to care, and reminding us that mental health is health. The World Health Organization (WHO) now estimates that nearly 1 in 7 people worldwide—about 1.1 […]


