The Scope Blog

Losing a loved one is an inevitable part of life, but that doesn't make it any easier to bear. However, with the right coping mechanisms, it is possible to navigate through the emotional challenges of grief and loss.

While kids are buzzing with the excitement of getting back to school and the days growing shorter, have you found yourself feeling down for no apparent reason as summer closes? You’re not alone. Seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a little-known condition that’s more common condition than you think.

Depression among adolescents is at an all-time high. It’s easy to think, “not my kid” — especially if they seem to be doing all the things that are expected of young people. But depression can be silent. Even the seemingly most vibrant young person with an active social life, friends, good grades and extracurricular activities can be masking pain not easily seen.

Depression is a serious mental illness that can significantly impact your life. Learn the signs and symptoms, as well as how to get help.

If you suspect that your teen or child might be struggling with mental illness, it's important to get professional help right away. Here are ten warning signs that could indicate a problem.

It's important to understand substance use disorders and how they can be treated. Here are four things we think you should know about these conditions.

Mental and behavioral health issues can make it difficult for youth to get through the day. Learn how parents can recognize signs of anxiety, depression and PTSD in their child or teen.

When a young child is dealing with behavioral issues, it's important for their parents or guardians to understand their role in and during the behavior.

There are many reasons why people seek out therapy — from crisis to simply wanting to improve their quality of life.

Sometimes people joke about being bipolar, but bipolar disorder is no laughing matter.

Depression, anxiety, eating disorders and a host of other mental health issues can affect children.

It’s easy to want to head inside and curl up under the covers when the days get shorter and temperatures start to drop.

Depression is a word we hear often, but don’t always understand.

Do the holidays bring a feeling of dread as you think about all the things on your to-do list? While the holidays are a joyous time for many people, it can also be stressful.