STRESS FOR A HUMAN. GOOD OR BAD? https://youtu.be/fRC7aStt_S4 Stress remains a significant contributor to mental health problems worldwide in 2023, with millions of individuals suffering from its negative effects on a daily basis. Despite increased awareness and efforts to address the issue, the fast-paced and demanding nature of modern life continues to put individuals at …
SEVEN TIPS TO TREAT STRESS AND BURNOUT If you are like thousands of other Americans right now, three years post-pandemic stress has caused a lot of changes in everyday life, and the biorhythms of your own body. According to the World Health Organization, stress related mental health impairment like anxiety and depression has seen an …
Dr. Kristen Zaleski talks about the mental health issues an individual may struggle with after experiencing Secondary Stress or Vicarious Trauma. Click into the interview to hear Dr. Zaleski address why teaching self-care strategies is important for preventing long-term stress responses. Trauma Programs Functional Recovery DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? Send our team a message …
Believe it or not, 2020 is soon coming to a close. In a year that has been particularly stressful and taxing for so many, here we are in the midst of a global pandemic holiday season. Whether you find yourself highly anticipating or completely dreading this time of year, it is vital that we do not neglect …
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Under the best of circumstances, being a mother means being a chef, driver, teacher, therapist, friend, housekeeper, and more, somehow all at once. But being a mother during a pandemic? All bets are off. In this unprecedented time, mothering means holding our fears and anxieties, while trying to maintain some semblance of consistency for our …
Whether you’re working from home, leading the front lines of wellness, supporting a loved one through critical work, navigating unemployment, adjusting to the obstacles of shelter in place, most households are struggling with the new reality of COVID-19. For those feeling lost or paralyzed in the societal shock that comes with an impact of this …
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to go on a weeklong mindfulness based retreat on a tiny island off the coast of Washington. The purpose of the retreat was mostly just that–to retreat from the pace of day to day life, and come back into contact with my mind, body, and heart. The …
The Doctorpedia Team recently sat down with The Mental Health Collective’s Clinical Advisor to work through the topic of stress. Dr. Monisha Vasa defines stress and explains that though stress can sometimes be good and help promote productivity, when it interferes with the ability to function – it needs to be managed. If you or …
When we are struggling with a mental health condition such as depression, anxiety, or trauma, even minor tasks can seem overwhelming, especially during the holidays. How will we get out of bed and make it to work on time? How will we smile at social events when everything hurts inside? How will we meet everyone’s …
