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Mental Health Challenges
Mental health issues can have many different signs and symptoms. They are as unique as people are. There are some common underlying themes, but how well we hide it, how we deal with it, if or how we share it with others, varies tremendously from person to person. Here are a few common attributes: •…
Read: Mental Health ChallengesMake Mental Health a New Year’s Resolution
We all face challenges in our lives that can impact our mental health. This is especially true now as we face a myriad of issues from pandemic lockdowns, loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, stress over finances…the list goes on. The past 10 months have been like no other and dealing with all the…
Read: Make Mental Health A New Years ResolutionChildren’s Hospitals Grapple With Wave of Mental Illness
Krissy Williams, 15, had attempted suicide before, but never with pills. The teen was diagnosed with schizophrenia when she was 9. People with this chronic mental health condition perceive reality differently and often experience hallucinations and delusions. She learned to manage these symptoms with a variety of services offered at home and at school. But…
Read: Childrens Hospitals Grapple With Wave Of Mental IllnessHolidays and Mental Health
The holidays have always been a time of high expectations, but for many people, the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year. For many, the holidays are a spotlight on everything that is wrong, or difficult, or challenging. If you suffer from depression, it is likely that the holidays can contribute…
Read: Holidays And Mental HealthThe Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
It’s been a lonely and financially stressful year for many people. That has had far-reaching consequences on the mental health of everyone, from the young to the old. Day after day, it’s been a struggle, loss of jobs and the school year, strained relationships, and burnout. The fear, worry, and anxiety are enough to make…
Read: The Impact Of Covid 19 On Mental HealthOvercoming Boredom During COVID-19
Feeling bored because of COVID 19? You are not alone. Social distancing has turned life upside down for everyone. What do you do when you are not going to work and are not going out with friends? Do you stay at home and watch TV all day? It gets boring rather quickly. ACT Teletherapy recommends…
Read: Overcoming Boredom During Covid 19Family Balance During COVID-19
When the world was ordered to work from home, many people were pleased about not having to drive to work. But reality dawned. Now, many parents wish that they could leave the house and go to work like the good old days. Remote working with kids around can be a major nightmare. As a work-from-home…
Read: Family Balance During Covid 19Staying Safe During COVID – Even When Your Friends are Not
Dealing with the current chaotic environment is no easy task. Staying COVID safe when your friends are not can be challenging for everyone involved. With mixed messaging tossed about from every avenue imaginable, it can be difficult for many social butterflies to comprehend the need to stay on guard. How can you enjoy time spent…
Read: Staying Safe During Covid Even When Your Friends Are NotCoping with the Effects of Unemployment
Many people around the world have been left jobless because of COVID-19. You get fired without notice or your business closes its doors. This has plunged the world into sleepless nights over rent, mortgages, school fees, and daily sustenance. There is a high risk of developing anxiety and depression over these fears and worries. ACT…
Read: Coping With The Effects Of UnemploymentPreventing Household Conflict During COVID
Few things in life can cause more tension than spending too much time with the same people. As days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, minor annoyances fester into major conflict. It doesn’t have to be that way. Fortunately, there are some strategies your family can adopt to preserve the harmony in your home…
Read: Preventing Household Conflict During Covid