The excitement for Halloween starts building early for most kids – costumes, candy and goosebumps. But for children with anxiety or sensory processing issues, Halloween presents a unique challenge for parents. Leaha Jones with Memorial Behavioral Health offers these tips…
A living room is a place where people feel comfortable, safe and relaxed. And that’s exactly what the creators of the new Memorial Behavioral Health Living Room are aiming for. “Unfortunately, many people don’t know where or how to get…
A bad mood can sweep in like a winter storm cloud – often expected but sometimes a surprise. Sondra Wise, a licensed clinical social worker for Memorial Behavioral Health, shares three common triggers that can turn a good day into…
The spread of COVID-19 and subsequent changes that resulted in many people staying home also resulted in an increase in stress shopping online – and unfortunately, spending money they may not have. As those credit card bills and loan payments…
Healthcare organizations in the United States have been preparing for COVID-19 for weeks, but many Americans are just now becoming more aware and concerned about the pandemic’s impact on daily life. For some it was a nation-wide quarantine in Italy;…
Bottom line? The launch of a New Year does not have to mean immediate change. Set several smaller goals to accompany your journey to the desired outcome. “Research suggests it’s more effective to focus on positive outcomes and the steps…
The holidays are supposed to be about relaxing and celebrating with friends and family. Instead, the reality often includes scurrying from one event to the next, extra spending on food and gifts and additional professional and personal obligations. Trish Fehr,…
This time of year is often referred to as the season of giving. We buy presents for friends and family. We bake cookies for our postal carrier and garbage collector. We sign up to be a bell ringer for The…
Whitney wasn’t feeling like herself and wasn’t sure what was wrong. Everything in her life became hard. She was constantly tired and lost motivation to do things she used to love, like singing, painting and spending time with friends. As…
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about depression. We know what depression looks like: loss of interest, depressed moods, low energy, no motivation, feelings of hopelessness. But, do we know what we can do about it? “A variety of…