The word “stress” is used a lot these days, and it isn’t too surprising why. People everywhere are more stressed than ever before, with common culprits being work, money, family responsibilities, health concerns, and the economy. So, what is stress? And why do we get it? Is stress always bad or can it have positive […]
No matter what stage of eating disorder recovery you’re in, it’s normal to experience doubts about eating disorder treatment. You might have questions about what type of treatment is best for you, what to expect from your treatment plan, or what life is like for someone in eating disorder treatment. Your first day of eating […]
Being a parent is hard at the very best of times. However, recent health and economic crises haves made the job of parenting even harder. Family life has gone through some dramatic changes in the strategies that have been mandated during the health portion of the crisis. This has led to many parents (and, indeed […]
Over the past few weeks, the world has found itself in uncharted water. Current events have led to chaos all over the globe, with governments everywhere telling their citizens to stay at home and save lives. Daily life as we know it has fallen by the wayside. Many people are now faced with the prospect […]
Current health-related events have changed the way we live, work, stress, and socialize. Between social distancing and shelter-in-place orders, our lifestyles have transformed in a way that would make them unrecognizable to us just months before.
With universities closing around the country and moving to online study, young adults in college and graduate school alike have found themselves adrift. The physical and mental health concerns and financial difficulties brought by the current events have not spared secondary education students. In addition, there are a number of unique challenges facing students during […]
The recent crisis has caused disruption to the lives of people all over the world, and the social distancing measures that have been put in place have severely curtailed the liberties that we’re all so used to. For many people, this change has led to increased stress, anxiety, and depression, but for those who were […]
Self care and self checks are incredibly important for everyone, and especially during these current challenging times of lockdown, it has become even more vital to look after your mental and physical well-being. By using the right self-care techniques, it’s possible to manage the unwanted symptoms associated with many mental health disorders, and also to […]
One of the reasons why current health and economic crises have taken such a toll on our mental health? Social distancing. While these guidelines are essential to protect us during this time and you should absolutely follow them, we understand that being stuck at home, unable to hang out with family or friends, is tough.
Stress is an inevitable part of life. What counts is how we deal with it — or in other words, our coping mechanisms. Coping mechanisms are the strategies people use to deal with painful emotions and adjust to stressful life events. Naturally, some of these strategies are more effective than others; in fact, some may […]