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Dear Tacit, My life is fine – I have no big problems – and I am surrounded by people who love me. But I just don’t seem to feel happy.

Dear Tacit, When does a person know it’s time to reach out for mental health support? Signed: Reaching Out For Mental Health Support Dear Reaching...

Dear Tacit, What are “protective factors” – and which ones do I need for my mental well-being? Signed: Protective Factors Dear Protective Factors...

Dear Tacit, Can you help me understand why some people get traumatized and others do not, by experiences that seem very similar? Signed: Trauma vs...

Dear Tacit, I am hearing a lot about “cortisol” – what is it and how does it impact my life? Signed Controlling Cortisol Dear Controlling...

Dear Tacit, Can you explain about Seasonal Affective Disorder? What is it and how do I deal with it? Signed: SAD Dear SAD, This is a common...

Dear Tacit, My partner is struggling with mental health issues. But no matter what support I suggest, he refuses. It’s almost like he wants to...

Hi Everyone, This week’s “Dear Tacit” is going to be a little different – we hope you don’t mind. It’s kind of a special month for us...

Dear Tacit, Everybody talks about “self care” – I don’t want to just have bubble baths all the time, so what else can you recommend? Signed: Real...

Dear Tacit, If I am worried about how my teen is doing, mentally and emotionally, how can I get them to talk to me about whatever is going on?...

Dear Tacit, How can we help our teens if they are showing signs of possible mental health issues? Signed: Supporting Teens, Dear Supporting Teens...

Dear Tacit, What kinds of mental health issues do teens tend to have? Signed: Teen Struggles Dear Teen Struggle, Our tweens and tweens (usually...