Category: Mental Health

woman with head in hands

March 1, 2018

What to Do if a Family Member or Friend Has Psychotic Symptoms

When someone you love is suffering from serious mental illness, it can be confusing and scary. Here’s what to know.

Emergency Care, Mental Health, Relationships

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parent and child holding hands

February 8, 2018

Six Ways to Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety

It’s hard to see your child stressed. Here’s what to do to help.

Children's Health, Mental Health, Psychiatry

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UNC Horizons patient Katelin Hunter plays with her daughter

January 18, 2018

Learning to Live as a Young Mother, After Drugs

A unique residential treatment program gave Katelin Hunter a chance to overcome loss, incarceration and substance abuse.

Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Families, North Carolina, Patient Stories, Substance Abuse

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Rachel and her daughter, Marleigh

January 18, 2018

A Young Mother’s Journey to Recovery

Mothers struggling with drug addiction and their children find help through the UNC Horizons Program.

Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Families, North Carolina, Patient Stories, Substance Abuse

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parent wondering about cancer diagnosis

January 17, 2018

How to Talk to Kids About Cancer

Advice for helping children of all ages understand a parent’s cancer diagnosis

Cancer, Children's Health, Relationships

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Hands holding paper cutout of family.

January 9, 2018

What to Do When the Woman You Love Has Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression, Relationships

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