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Unsettled by World Events? A Simple Strategy to Help
The news of the world can be scary for children and teens (and adults for that matter). Whether it’s rioting in the U.S. Capitol, looting in the streets of Portland, or people dying of COVID in the hospitals of New York, images of out-of-control behavior and death can be terrifying.
Hoarding, Stockpiling, Panic Buying: What's Normal Behavior in an Abnormal Time?
Symptoms of depression, anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorders have emerged or worsened for many during the pandemic.
Flatten the Fear with Facts: What is an Appropriate Level of COVID-19 Worry and the Steps You Can Take to Reduce Anxiety
I recently had a Zoom call with a patient who leaves deliveries on her porch for a week and then disinfects the packages before opening them. Another patient shared how upon returning home she removes all her clothes in the garage, sprays her body with rubbing alcohol, and immediately showers.
The Matrix is Already Here: Social media Promised to Connect us, but Left us Isolated, Scared and Tribal
About a year ago I began to follow my interest in health and fitness on Instagram. Soon I began to see more and more fitness-related accounts, groups, posts and ads.
Planning for Success in the Pandemic Version of the Holidays
2020 has been a difficult year for everyone, especially those who are prone to anxiety and depression. The social isolation, uncertainty about employment, income, health and the health of Covid vulnerable people you love has posed a unique challenge for us all.
COVID Stress Syndrome: 5 Ways the Pandemic is Affecting Mental Health
In addition to its staggering impact on physical well-being and mortality, COVID-19 is also taking an unprecedented toll on our mental health.
3 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions During Covid
The virus has upended the world as we know it, and kids are struggling. Kids were not meant to live this way. None of us were meant to live this way, but as a child therapist, I have a specia
3 Ways to Help Kids Manage Emotions During Covid
The virus has upended the world as we know it, and kids are struggling. Kids were not meant to live this way. None of us were meant to live this way, but as a child therapist, I have a specia
Top Ten COVID-19 Anxiety Reduction Strategies
During this time of national crisis, we must manage two things simultaneously: 1) Protect ourselves from the Coronavirus
The Aching Blue: Trauma, Stress and Invisible Wounds of Those in Law Enforcement
Steve has served as a police officer for 24 years, including being a SWAT team member for years. He and I have worked together on his traumatic experiences. He has told me that in a given day a police officer might have to deal with two to three overdoses and do CPR.
Protecting Yourself Against Covid-19 Doesn’t Cause OCD
I was recently interviewed for an article on how the behaviors people use to avoid getting Covid 19 might make OCD worse or cause OCD to develop.
3 Research-based Ways to Cope with the Uncertainties of Pandemic Life
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.