Archive for August 2022
Essential Healthcare Workers Support Group
I interviewed several frontline essential healthcare workers willing to talk to me candidly about their experiences – two RNs (registered nurses), an APN (advance practice nurse), a hospital administrator, and a mental health counselor. Based on these interviews, here is what we need to know, and what we need to do, to support our COVID-19…
Read MoreWhat is Telehealth Therapy?
Have you thought about trying out telehealth therapy services? The popularity of telehealth is rising in all areas of medicine. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), telehealth, also known as online therapy, is a health care service that uses telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care outside of traditional health care facilities. This…
Read MoreThe New Heroes: Supporting the Essential Healthcare Workers During Coronavirus
They get up in the morning. Do their normal morning routine – but all alone, in the guest room or the basement. Coffee from a make-due coffee pot – probably an old Mr.Coffee that was dug out of the donation pile. Perhaps it’s from a press pot that someone got for Christmas. They make coffee…
Read MoreIs My Loved One an Alcoholic?
You’re watching your loved one change. You’re worried about what’s happening. “Is my loved one an alcoholic?” It’s a question many people find themselves asking when they’re faced with a need to make changes. Alcoholism is a very real and worrisome condition. Yet, there is help available. At Harmony Bay Wellness, we offer the tools…
Read MoreRisks of Alcohol Abuse
Because it’s so common and legal, many don’t see drinking as an issue. Alcohol seems like a “safe” substance, but there are numerous risks of alcohol abuse. Knowing where that line is, between safe use and abuse is very difficult. It changes from one person to the next. If you believe you’re facing alcohol addiction…
Read MoreDo I Have Anxiety?
Anxiety is common for New Jersey residents as well as throughout the country. If you are constantly feeling nervous or worrying too much, you may ask the question, do I have anxiety? Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. If you are getting a new job, starting at a new school, meeting new people, or…
Read MoreWhat is Holistic Therapy?
Every single aspect of a person’s well-being is affected when they are struggling with a mental health problem. For this reason, some of the most successful mental health treatment centers focus on holistic treatment options. However, you may wonder ‘What is holistic therapy?’ and ‘Is there a therapist near Vorhees who is well versed in…
Read MoreMental Benefits of Yoga
An Introduction to Yoga Yoga first made a huge splash in America in the 1970s. At that time, Eastern mind-and-body practices started making headway in the Western world. However, it’s important to note that yoga has come a long way from what people were doing in the ’70s. Fast forward to the present day, a…
Read MoreHow to Help Someone with Depression
Approximately 7% of people in the United States suffer from depression. But depression is tricky. Something that helps one person handle their depression may not work for another. So, how can you help your friend or family member when they are having trouble with their depression or mental illness? The reality of it is, it…
Read MoreWhat is PTSD?
The Short Answer What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder caused by a traumatic event. When low-grade panic and anxiety escalate to anxiety attacks and panic attacks, they fall into the class of anxiety disorders, which can be detrimental to a person’s life. However, they are treatable through psychotherapy and medication…
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