While many workers across the country have been ordered to work from home during the current Coronavirus pandemic, our healthcare professionals continue to go into the hospital every day to protect and care for our communities and they deserve a big “thank you.”
DetailsFlowers are blooming, the sun is staying out longer, and soon we will be donning shorts and sandals, which can only mean one thing — spring is here! This season represents new beginnings, growth, and change, which many of us could use following a dark and cold winter.
DetailsWhile the CDC has stated that the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19, or the coronavirus, in the United States is currently low, health officials are working toward developing a treatment option, educating Americans, and motivating individuals and businesses to initiate plans to prepare for a possible pandemic.
DetailsValentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrating love and romance — couples shower each other with chocolates, flowers, and gifts and remind their partners that they are loved. However, if your “happily-ever-after” recently ended and you are going through a divorce or a hard breakup, the holiday can be especially difficult.
DetailsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression share a lot of the same symptoms and may even be diagnosed together, but is PTSD actually a form of depression? The short answer is no.
DetailsHollywood is notorious for producing movies that script characters with mental health illnesses as a main plot point. With many Americans either diagnosed with a mental health illness of their own or acquaintances with someone who is, the plots can be very relatable.
DetailsFor sufferers of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter months can be difficult. The lack of light, cold temperatures, and limited outdoor activities can make it hard to feel motivated to get out of bed in the morning. One of the recommendations for those who suffer from SAD is to take a midseason vacation to a warm destination. However, that is not always feasible for everyone with limited vacation time, family obligations, or a strict budget to follow.
DetailsTo some, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. But for others, especially those that suffer from mental illnesses, this festive time can make daily life even harder for a variety of reasons. Busy schedules, excessive spending, and stressful family interactions take their toll.
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