It can be difficult to discuss anxiety with someone, especially someone you love. Many people still see mental health as a taboo topic and may be uncomfortable sharing their personal struggles, but support of a loved one can be extremely helpful in coping with anxiety. By making sure your loved one feels heard and supported, …
Most of us recall where we were when we heard the news: local governments across the country issue mandatory stay-at-home orders due to the emerging coronavirus pandemic. “Two weeks,” we were told. Two weeks of staying at home, social distancing and quarantining until things get back to normal. The problem is, the pandemic carried on …
It’s natural to occasionally feel sad when the seasons change. As the weather cools off, you may spend less time outside, or you may find yourself staying snuggled in your bed just a little longer. These behaviors usually adjust to a new routine for the fall and winter months. But for some people, the winter …
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Don’t let the change of seasons change your mood Read More »
It can be difficult to bring up feelings of anxiety with your physician. One of the reasons this can be difficult is due to the stigma associated with anxiety and overall mental health. The most important thing is to remember that anxiety affects your health, and it can be managed. Don’t be afraid to talk …
Loss is a natural part of life that often requires us to seek guidance from others to find hope, meaning and strength to move forward. Danny Tomlinson, a chaplain at Baylor Scott & White Health, helps families cope and find comfort in their distress by offering spiritual care. “I consider it an enormous privilege to …
To the ones who feel like they haven’t done enough: You are not alone. I recently heard an ER physician on the radio speak to the fact that he would come home exhausted after taking care of COVID-19 patients and question whether he had done enough. He had done everything he could for patients with …
An open letter to the ones who feel like they haven’t done enough Read More »
The need for self-care is at an all-time high, but self-care is always important. Taking care of ourselves with kindness and gratitude is a crucial part of our well-being. In a society that exalts work above rest, it can be difficult to recognize the need to take a step back and prioritize your own needs. …
4 free self-care ideas to help you reset without breaking the bank Read More »
Amidst the shutdowns and other safety precautions taken to slow the spread of COVID-19, families have experienced new stressors — and telehealth has experienced an unprecedented boom. Even prior to COVID-19, Baylor Scott & White’s Warriors Research Institute (WRI) was harnessing the power of telehealth to help address mental health concerns across the state of …
How telehealth is helping veteran families connect and cope with stress Read More »
What if there was a simple way to reduce stress, improve immune function and boost your mood? Journaling, a simple activity, has shown to do this and more! Let’s explore how journaling can be an effective way to process thoughts and boost your mental health. Mental illness affects millions of people every year. Interestingly, it is …
How are you feeling? How have you been feeling the past week? Most importantly, what are you doing about how you’re feeling? Let’s talk about the importance of checking into our emotions and mental well-being, and explore a few tools that can help us begin to notice, process and regulate emotions during stressful times. (Say, …
Life is stressful—it’s time for a mental health check-in Read More »