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Although it is not a medical diagnosis and is not listed in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), election fatigue or election stress is a genuine experience that people have when feeling overwhelmed during the months leading … Read more
There are many reasons to lace up your sneakers and take yourself on a slow stroll along a winding wooded path, hoist some weights, or climb up on a Peloton and pedal your way into a drenching sweat. They include … Read more
By the time you read this piece, one of the most pivotal elections of our time will be in the history books. Regardless of which side of the aisle your feet are planted, the outcome will impact your life and … Read more
Let’s get real. The world as it is at the moment, can be overwhelming, with change occurring at a rapid pace. Nothing seems certain. A pandemic, wars, violence in the streets and political upheaval scream from the headlines and broadcast … Read more
In this seventh month of the pandemic many people are feeling mentally challenged due to the ongoing social isolation and financial uncertainty. Researchers have found increasing levels of anxiety, trauma, substance abuse and suicidal ideation, especially among young adults and … Read more
The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge to many peoples’ emotional well-being. Recent studies indicate a rise in fear, anxiety and depression during the lockdown. It stands to reason that the threat of serious illness along with the loss of economic … Read more
For those still sheltering at home — or have more free time — there is one silver lining in the pandemic: it can give us more opportunity for creative pursuits.
Creative activities can actually give a boost to our mental … Read more
Maybe you’re having cabin fever while following the Covid-19 “shelter-in-place” order. But imagine what astronaut Scott Kelly went through during his year living on the International Space Station. That was real confinement! Recently he offered some practical tips for staying … Read more
One of your New Year’s resolutions may be to deepen and expand your interpersonal relationships. After all, scientific research has revealed the emotional and physical benefits of social connections, as well as the deleterious effects of social isolation. … Read more
Most people think that taking a “mental health day” is a less valid reason to skip work than taking a sick day when you’re ill. But it’s important that we treat our emotional health as seriously as our physical health. … Read more