McGraw-Hill to publish new book by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.,
inspired by  Helpguide’s Relationship Help series

The Language of Emotional Intelligence, The Five Essential Tools for Building Powerful and Effective Relationships will be available this fall. All author proceeds benefit Helpguide.org.

Jeanne has created a special video introducing some of the topics in her book, including the emotional intelligence skills we need to build powerful and successful relationships and manage emotional stress. Watch it now

Oscar-winning actor Heath Ledger's unintentional death
brings attention to misuse of prescription drugs

Ledger's recent death highlights the dangers of mixing sleep remedies with other medications. In a Los Angeles Times article, Michael Negrete, chief executive of the Pharmacy Foundation of California stated: "People have a false sense of security. They think, 'I see it on TV all the time. All my friends are taking it.' People need to understand that no matter how many times they see a drug on TV, these are dangerous medications."

Helpguide's articles can help you reduce your need for sleep aids antidepressants, and anti-anxiety medications by teaching you how to manage stress and improve your sleep patterns.

Read these articles for help with:

• Insomnia
• Depression
• Stress
• Anxiety Attacks

Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse focuses attention on alcohol rehab programs

Many people turn to drugs and alcohol to fill emotional voids that run deep when a person can be at the top one week and forgotten the next. Alcohol problems affect our entire society and drinking is involved in almost half of all automobile fatalities in the U.S. Unfortunately, the signs of alcohol abuse are not always easy to spot, and denial keeps many from getting the help they need.

To learn more about the symptoms of alcohol abuse and its treatment read Helpguide's new articles on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and Treatment for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.