When you live with primary immunodeficiency (PI), daily routines, such as going to school, working, and seeing friends and family, can turn into a potential health risk. Because PI is rare and you may ...

Advocating for yourself is hard. It’s likely you’ve learned to advocate for yourself at different times and in different situations. If you were passed over for a promotion perhaps you learned to ...

Standing up for yourself doesn’t mean becoming combative or aggressive. Instead, it’s about cultivating confidence, setting boundaries, and advocating for your worth. Here’s how to grow a backbone at ...

Advocating for yourself can feel daunting, but there are times when it's essential. Think of it as a subtle art, one that whispers instead of shouts, and nurtures instead of battles. Whether it's ...

With their clinical nature and impersonal feel, doctors’ offices can evoke feelings of dread, worry, and detachment. Learning to speak up and take an active role in your medical appointments can help ...

Much has been written about the importance of setting healthy boundaries for one’s emotional well-being. Boundary setting is an essential skill for protecting yourself from burnout and maintaining a ...

Remember “tough love”? It was all the rage in the ‘80s and legitimized unkind or even cruel behaviors in pursuit of ...

When you’re living with fibromyalgia, getting effective treatment can be as difficult to endure as the physical symptoms of the condition itself. There’s no specific test to diagnose fibromyalgia, and ...

Have you caught yourself sometimes thinking you are your own worst enemy? I know I have. For years, I did not give much thought to that phrase. I assumed that being hard on myself was simply a way to ...

A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association in March 2024 found that “experiences with racism lead to heightened mistrust, poor communication between patients and their ...

Parents and caregivers play a crucial role in advocating for their child’s healthcare needs, acting as their voice and actively participating in medical decisions, especially when the child is young ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Parental advocacy is a powerful model for children, teaching ...