You're not okay — you've had a rough week, and you genuinely could use someone to talk to. But instead of saying that, you ...

As children grow into teenagers, they face new challenges and responsibilities. While young kids often receive help with everyday tasks like making their bed or doing homework, teens are expected to ...

Despite the fact that we’ve come a long way regarding the de-stigmatization of therapy, it still seems as if reaching out and asking for professional help is the last option for millions of people.

Reaching out to others at work builds trust, de-escalates conflict, and lets us know we are not alone in our struggles. Crisis happens to everyone — but rather than a sign of weakness, asking for help ...

I hI like doing things by myself. I like the feeling of accomplishment that comes from doing things most people wouldn’t even consider trying to do alone. But I don’t like asking for help, partly ...

As parents, we often encourage our children to be independent, to try things on their own, and to believe in their capabilities. However, there's a crucial lesson we sometimes forget to emphasize: the ...

Our entire lives, we’ve been sold a lie. We’ve been taught that growing up means putting your head down, working harder, staying later, and handling it all yourself. We’ve been taught that as parents, ...

At just 19, I received a scholarship that allowed me to spend a year studying in Germany rather than my native United States. Despite knowing only two words of the local language ("ja" and "nein"), I ...

Even so, I tend to be self-reliant to an extreme degree. I tell myself it’s because I like doing things by myself, but mostly it’s because I think asking for help makes me look somehow “less-than.” ...

Anna Lee Beyer writes about mental health, relationships, parenting, and books for Huffington Post, Romper, Slate, Glamour, Parents, and others. Remember when you were little and asking questions was ...

Despite the fact that we’ve come a long way regarding the de-stigmatization of therapy, it still seems as if reaching out and asking for professional help is the last option for millions of people.