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…
Whether you are a healthcare worker, grocery store employee, parent or student—everyone is struggling with emotions as the pandemic continues to affect our lives. It is tempting to hold in all our stress, anxiety and downright anger at the circumstances…
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, people have tired of the ongoing changes and decision-making required every single day. Pandemic fatigue can include emotions like anxiety, fear, loneliness or hopelessness. These feelings can create a lack of motivation, difficulty focusing…
We approach the 2020 holiday season, and the news steadily worsens about COVID-19 and community spread. What do you do with the constant stress that accompanies decisions about how to safely live through a pandemic? “People experience or react to…
When it comes to dramatic life events, divorce ranks near the top. Divorce and breakups can wreak emotional havoc for people prone to depression and negatively affect people who have never experienced bouts of depression before. “Take steps to prepare…
Social distancing and limits on social activities create new challenges for individuals struggling with existing or new mental health issues. Previous interventions often recommended by mental health providers to combat depression or anxiety included reaching out to family or friends,…
No need to wait until New Year’s Eve! National Self-Improvement Month is upon us, and there’s no better time to refocus your efforts to make positive life changes for a healthier you. “Self-improvement is a journey, and although others may…