Mental Health Treatment
Understanding COVID-19
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness in humans and animals. These viruses are known to cause respiratory infections that may be more severe such as, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Therefore, you or a loved one may wonder…
Read MoreWhat Causes Depression?
Depression is the most common mental health issue individuals will face in their life. Whether it’s experiencing depressive disorders themselves or helping a friend, family member, or loved one through it, depression impacts millions of individuals every year. Therefore, it makes sense to wonder what causes depression. Unfortunately, there is no clear-cut, simple answer. Instead,…
Read MoreAnxiety Treatment in Times of Uncertainty
Anxiety is not easy to deal with on any given day, much less during times of uncertainty in the world. Whether things are unstable due to an economic recession, an election year, a pandemic, or changes in social expectations, taking a hit to the stability of your daily life can bring about worsened bouts of…
Read MoreRelying Upon Depression Treatment Resources During COVID-19 Quarantine
Some of us feel anxious during this time of national quarantine. Others feel depressed. With the unrelenting spread of COVID-19, it’s uncertain what tomorrow will look like, and we worry about the details — will food run out? What about water? What do I do if I get sick? While it’s normal to worry about…
Read MoreSchool’s Out: Coping with Anxiety While Classrooms are Closed
The COVID-19 pandemic has left students and educators alike barred from entering classrooms. We do this to adhere to social distancing guidelines and slow the spread of the deadly virus. However, while beneficial to overall physical safety in our education system, it brings its own set of stressors. For instance, college students, in particular, face…
Read MoreHealthcare workers share how YOU can help support them during COVID-19
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 More5 Ways to Manage Anxiety During COVID-19
Many of us are having difficulty managing anxiety during COVID-19. Some are worried about bills due because of unemployment. Others are essential employees anxious about bringing the coronavirus home. But no matter who you are, COVID-19 has brought with it an increase in anxiety and a sense of uncertainty. While anxiety is a normal emotion,…
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 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…
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