Covid-19 and its variants have changed how we interact with each other. As a result, we think about the health implications of our actions and social interactions. For example, the prospect of returning to quarantine or social distancing practices can… Read More ›
Tag: Covid-19
What One Year of Quarantine Taught Us About Self-Care
March 2020 was the month that marked a complete 180 turn in every American’s lives (along with everyone around the globe). Now one year later, for better or for worse, we have all learned a thing or two about how… Read More ›
Dealing with Grief and Loss This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s is portrayed as a day for celebrating love and happiness with your significant other, but it can bring up a mix of sad emotions for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Anticipating, identifying, and knowing… Read More ›
Mental Health Versus Emotional Health
Mental health and emotional health are getting a lot of attention as of late in light of the COVID pandemic. They both play a significant role in your overall well-being and influence your thoughts and actions. Together, mental and emotional… Read More ›
How to Prepare for Another Lockdown
It is no secret that 2020 has felt rather challenging, to say the least. Amidst all the fear of a deadly virus, the immense loss of jobs and businesses, and a general lack of normalcy for probably months (maybe years)… Read More ›
Navigating COVID, the Holidays, and SAD
To say 2020 has been challenging feels like an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to focus on anything other than simply surviving. Which in a way, is what the entire process of recovery and healing can sometimes… Read More ›
Three Ways to Deal With Cravings While Social Distancing
The drug counseling community has reported an increase in relapse since the beginning of the global pandemic, so we know isolation is affecting those suffering from addiction. Regardless of COVID-19, engaging in addiction treatment and the recovery process can be… Read More ›
Easy-to-Use Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief Exercises
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is designed to help people who suffer from chronic bouts of depression and unhappiness. Research shows it can also aid people who suffer from chronic pain and mental health disorders. MBSR prevents “downward spirals” of depression,… Read More ›
Tips for Success in Telehealth
The events of recent months have caused many health services to transition to telehealth, or appointment by phone. While speaking to your medical professional on the phone may seem impersonal, it is important to keep your appointments. Your health is… Read More ›
4 Tips for Relapse Prevention During a Pandemic
Recovery from substance use disorders can be challenging at any point in time, let alone during a global pandemic. Telephone appointments or support groups may not be appealing, lacking the immediacy of in-person connection, which can be so important in… Read More ›
