Mental Health

Jim Blanchard

Can trying too hard ruin your chance at happiness?

Here in the U.S., our Declaration of Independence says that each of us is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. And, although we take all of them seriously, that last one has become a mantra over the past decades. After all, we’re supposed to find joy in our experiences and wring out […]

Jim Blanchard

Can stress really turn your hair gray?

“You’re giving me gray hair!” I’ll confess, I’ve actually said this to my kids on more than one occasion when their behavior stressed me out — and I’m sure I’m not the only one. But have you ever wondered how true that statement might be? When Marie Antoinette was captured during the French Revolution, her […]