A mental health crisis is frightening. Often it can be difficult to determine the right course of action—will an appointment with a behavioral health professional help or does the crisis require a trip to the Emergency Department (ED)? First, if…
School may feel like a new experience for students of all ages when they return to in-person learning this fall after twelve months of mostly remote learning in 2020 and spring of 2021. That can lead to heightened anxiety, according…
Some people try to pass off symptoms of depression and anxiety with a passing comment like “I’m having a nervous breakdown!” but the emotional and physical distress associated with depression and anxiety are no joking matter. “Each person handles stressors…
Many of us are all too familiar with anxiety these days. Situational anxiety can occur during challenging times such as a worldwide pandemic—or during individual situations like a divorce, a new job, financial hardship or illness. But at times, the…
Feeling stressed about all the changes taking place right now? You aren’t alone. “Just about the time we figured out how to take care of ourselves within the tight restrictions of a pandemic, the environment is changing yet again,” said…
Childhood trauma can result from physical, emotional or sexual abuse, neglect, accidents or disasters, sudden or violent separation from a loved one, exploitation, terrorism and more. Unfortunately, childhood trauma affects nine victims for every 1,000 children according to national statistics.…
If this is your first ever global pandemic as a parent, raise your hand. 2020 presented unique challenges and a grueling marathon for parents everywhere – but especially those who don’t have a second adult in the family to help.…
Taking time for you looks a little different right now. Finding alone time in your own household is challenging as children and college students learn remotely and you work virtually. Gym time is restricted or even closed. Same for massages…
So much guilt. So little time. COVID-19 has brought out all the guilty feelings in many of us as we try to process all that is happening in the world and its effect on us and those we care about.…
Whether you are at work, at home, or working from home, you continue to experience many changes in your routine that cause stress. Strong emotions have sucker-punched most of us this year as people struggle with grief, anger, disappointment and…