For nearly six months, the United States has been dealing with a global pandemic. This pandemic has caused challenges in virtually every area of our society: economic, social, educational, etc. Throw in a cultural revolution, and it can become very overwhelming. Anxiety and depression rates are skyrocketing. Unfortunately, one contributing factor to the increase in … Continue reading Anxiety, COVID 19 and Social Media
Covid 19 has taken a lot from people. The class of 2020 is no exception. Spring ushers in a time of new beginnings. A time of transition. A time of hope. Each spring thousands of seniors look forward to a huge accomplishment and rite of passage: high school graduation. Graduation pictures are taken in the … Continue reading Graduation During COVID-19
As states across the United States begin to lift restrictions, the question remains is this the wise thing to do? As a therapist, I can see both sides to this: social isolation and financial stress can significantly increase anxiety and depression. On the other hand, if the projections are right, and many more people become … Continue reading Staying Calm in the Storm: What to do as The Country Reopens
