Many people struggle with some degree of anxiety from time to time and to a point, that can be healthy. Worry is part of what makes us human, but our bodies can only handle so much stress being in constant fight or flight mode. When you notice this intense worry affecting your day-to-day life and decisions, it’s time … Continue reading How to talk to your doctor about anxiety
As a parent, it can be concerning when your child starts to show signs of school-related anxiety. School is the place where they go to learn, grow and socialize — it shouldn’t be something they dread or fear. School-related anxiety can take many forms. Some children may become irritable or moody just talking about school. … Continue reading How to help your child shake school-related anxiety
Once upon a time, many centuries ago, stress, anxiety and worry served a greater purpose for mankind. Our hunter-gatherer ancestors used these feelings to survive. If they didn’t worry about where food or shelter was coming from, they would starve to death or be stranded in the elements. Today, the problem is that this anxiety … Continue reading Exercises that can boost your mental health
Emergency responders and veterans are no strangers to providing help when help is needed most. From wars to life-threatening fires and other disasters, they face danger head-on, not for themselves but in the interest of protecting others. Far too often, however, these heroes must secretly fight their own battles. Their foes are less visible and … Continue reading Bridging the mental health gap for veterans and first responders
It’s Sunday evening and the weekend is coming to a close when suddenly a feeling of panic arises. The questions start swirling: Am I ready for the day tomorrow? Did I reply to that email? What if I mess up on the job this week? This rush of anxiety on Sunday is a familiar feeling … Continue reading How to scare away the “Sunday Scaries”
The holiday season is something most people start looking forward to long before the Halloween candy has gone stale. For many, though, it quickly turns into a season that is a lot more fun to anticipate than actually be in the midst of, due to all the extra stress ‘the most wonderful time of the … Continue reading Simple tips to manage and relieve holiday stress
In the aftermath of the deadliest mass shooting in American history, many of us are left feeling grief-stricken, anxious or helpless. The horrific images etched into our minds are tragic remembrances of events that have become sadly familiar. When will the deadliest finally be the last? As humans, our empathetic response is expressed through our … Continue reading When tragedy shakes a nation, focus forward through action
This is one of six articles in the Business of Health Care series. While advances and setbacks in cancer research and weight loss seem to grab most of the health headlines, there is a massive healthcare problem in America that doesn’t get nearly the same publicity — behavioral health disorders. Nationally, about one in five … Continue reading Business of Health Care: Making behavioral health a priority
If you’re a parent, you probably worry about your child’s safety. But how often do you worry about their online safety? Cyberbullying is a growing issue among children of all ages, and it can take many forms. It might be a mean text or email, a rumor posted on social media or even an embarrassing … Continue reading How to protect your child from cyberbullying
My phone buzzes. I look over and see a notification from Facebook and my heart quickly begins to race. I open the app and there it is — the bright red notification button telling me someone has “liked” my photo. A sense of excitement rushes over me, and for the remainder of the day, I … Continue reading Why social media is making me anti-social
