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Concerns of Unhealthy Drinking While Quarantining
Concerns of Unhealthy Drinking While Quarantining Sarah Robb June 18, 2020 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedIn Article by Maria Cramer Addiction experts believe unhealthy alcohol use may increase during quarantine. They’re concerned it may trigger more serious drinking problems and create new drinking problems. Dr. Sarah Wakeman, an addiction…
Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Relapse is Rising During COVID-19 Pandemic
Drug and Alcohol Relapse is Rising During COVID-19 Pandemic Sarah Robb May 19, 2020 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedIn Article by Haley Hudson The article “COVID-19 is Causing People to Relapse,” acknowledges the current increase in drug and alcohol relapses. Dayry Hulkow, M.S., a primary therapist at Arete Recovery,…
Read MoreCovid-19 Prevention’s Impact on Adolescents and Young Adults
Covid-19 Prevention’s Impact on Adolescents and Young Adults Sarah Robb May 14, 2020 Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedIn Article by Lisa Jacobs Covid-19 is impacting everyone, but perhaps we are overlooking the incredible impact the virus is also having on young adults. Although they have a lower likelihood of…
Read MoreThe Decline of Play and Rise in Children’s Mental Disorders
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedIn Article by Peter Gray The article “The Decline of Play and Rise in Children’s Mental Disorders,” discusses the increasing rates of anxiety and depression among young people in America. Peter Gray, Ph.D., a research professor at Boston College, refers to a recent study published…
Read MoreScreen Time Linked with Depression
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on RedditShare on LinkedIn Article By Markham Heid In the article “There’s Worrying New Research About Kids’ Screen Time and Their Mental Health,” Markham Heid discusses recent research on the consequences of our screen-filled society. One study cited concluded that children and teens ages 2 to 17…
Read MoreMindfulness: A Tool for Well-Being and Coping with Stress
Stress and Bouncing Thoughts We often get lost in thoughts bouncing from past and future when under stress. This can be exhausting and create clouded judgment, adding to existing stress. A powerful practice to help bring you to the present moment or now, which provides clarity and reduces stress, is mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness…
Read MoreStudy Finds Children Going to ER for Suicidal Thoughts and Attempts has Doubled
The Study Researchers used public US CDC administered data from approximately 30,000 visits to 300 emergency rooms. They tracked the diagnosis of suicidal ideation or suicide attempts for children 5 to 18 from 2007 to 2015. After analyzing the data, the researchers found an increase, in either suicidal thoughts or suicidal attempts, from 580,000 in…
Read MoreHow Anger and Irritability Are Linked to Depression and Anxiety
Depression and Anger Attacks Depression is commonly associated with feelings of hopelessness, sadness and a lack of motivation or concentration. Dr. Maurizio Fava, a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor at Harvard Medical School, released research on symptoms of anger and irritability also being linked with depression. He believes anger attacks, which are…
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