Posts in category Mental Health

How Social Distancing and Stress are Related The coronavirus pandemic has certainly brought massive changes to our lives. For many of us, these changes have …

Everyone knows we are in the midst of a pandemic. Not everyone knows where to turn for credible information. Unfounded, inaccurate information only stokes fear …

The world as we know it has changed. Schools have closed their doors indefinitely and stadiums have gone quiet. In some cities, a mandatory quarantine …

What Exactly is Marijuana? Marijuana (cannabis) is a mind-altering substance derived from the Cannabis Sativa plant. It is made from the dried flowers, leaves, and …

Growing up in the 1990’s a concussion was viewed as a “minor injury” in professional American Football. As a child supporting my local football affiliate, …

To be mentally healthy is to be in a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The quality of our mental health impacts how we …

First responders are those typically first on the scene of challenging, dangerous, and highly stressful situations. They are also the first in disaster situations to …

Mass violence events seem to be occurring more often around the world with alarming frequency and takes place in a variety of ways. Terrorist bombings, …

Anxiety is one of the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Today, more than 40 million adults in America suffer from anxiety — …

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness’s 2015 report, in January 2014, there were 578,424 people sleeping either outside, in emergency shelter, or at …