Nationally, the rates of suicide have fallen this year. In fact, they have fallen back to pre-pandemic rates. However, in some parts of Wisconsin, including Shawano county, rates of suicide and substance use have increased. So why the uptick in these issues? Many individuals are citing poor mental health. But why now? Why now when … Continue reading Suicide, Substance Abuse, and Languishing
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Covid has significantly impacted children’s mental health and wellness. According to recent studies, over 59% of parents have noticed a change in their children’s behavior. This is not surprising. There are so many factors currently impacting childre. Stress in the family, social isolation, and difficulty with learning are just a few of these factors. In … Continue reading Supporting Children’s Mental Health
Fear and anxiety can stop us from living our best, most fulfilling lives. I was recently hiking in the Usery mountains of Arizona. I’m not a huge fan of heights. In fact I could probably say I have a fear of heights. Anytime I’m a few feet off the ground I experience very typical physical … Continue reading Is Fear Controlling You
Are you in the helping profession and struggling with burnout or compassion fatigue? How can you care of yourself, or the helping professional in your life? Check out this blog to better understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and ways to treat them. Continue reading Understanding Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and the Helping Profession
This year has been difficult for so many people. We have all heard about frontline workers, and many of us know frontline workers. While COVID has taken a toll on all frontline workers, healthcare workers have really been hit hard this year. According to Mental Health America, healthcare workers are experiencing high levels of anxiety, … Continue reading Supporting Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
Seasonal Affective Disorder (also know as SAD) is in full swing in our neck of the woods. It tends to begin at the end of fall, worsens as winter progresses, and gets better in the spring. While some individuals may have a mild form of SAD, what you may call the “winter blues,” SAD is … Continue reading Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
We are a week into the New Year and things have been interesting to say the least. Political unrest and the COVID19 pandemic have flooded the news outlets. I know many people were hoping that this new year would usher in sudden changes. Unfortunately, it appears that those changes will happen gradually. Many people don’t … Continue reading Self-Growth During Challenging Times
As we step forward into 2021, many people create new year’s resolutions. Are you one of those people? Maybe your resolution is to eat better, exercise, get a new job, be kinder, learn a new language, take up a new hobby, etc. While there is nothing wrong with aspiring to be a better version of … Continue reading New Years Resolutions: Helpful or Harmful
In case you missed it, Christmas is in a few days. This year may look very different the previous years. You may not be able to travel to see family. You may have family members who are not able to come see you. Or you may be experiencing anxiety as you prepare to spend time … Continue reading Grace During the Holidays
