When someone’s communication breaks down, when they stop answering calls and doing their normal duties, it’s not usually a good sign for their wellbeing. Depressed people often avoid and put off communication. I’ve seen otherwise great friendships and careers totally implode because a person star...

Has your loved one been canceling on you a lot lately? Have they been showing up uncharacteristically late or started skipping school/missing work? Try to talk to them about it and ask them why. Even if their reasons seem plausible and they reassure you that everything’s fine, keep a close eye on...

When someone is secretly unhappy, you'll note how often they dodge serious topics and conversations, whether through comedy, sarcasm, or simply being dismissive. They no longer talk about anything significant in their lives, and they've stopped confiding in you for no apparent reason. Even if you...

Another common way people tend to deflect topics they don’t feel comfortable talking about is by giving short responses. So if you’ve noticed your friend or family member talking a lot less and being more curt than usual, then that should be your first clue that something is definitely wrong. Hav...