During pregnancy and after it, your mind and body go through a lot of changes. The physical and emotional upheaval can take its toll, and in some women, postpartum depression is the result. This type of depression is often misunderstood and it takes many women by surprise. After all, being a new mom is supposed […]
44 million Americans care for older adults and adults with disabilities who live in the community. These caregivers receive no pay. Instead, they selflessly dedicate much of their lives to taking care of family members, helping them lead full and happy lives despite physical limitations. However, as Suzanne Mintz, President and Co-Founder of the National […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exercise isn’t just about boosting your muscles and improving your aerobic capacity. While it can certainly make you healthier and slimmer, staying active can also give you an amazing feeling of well-being. People who exercise have more energy during the day, can sleep more effectively at night, feel more positive about themselves and enjoy greater […]