The pandemic has brought on a lot of stress to people as a result of losing people to this virus, living in social isolation, and losing a job or income. You may feel like you need a lot of coffee to keep yourself awake in your job search, as well as a cocktail to drown […]
Category Archives: COVID_-19
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When we experience physical pain, it is a sign from our body that we need to take care of ourselves. The same can be said when we experience loneliness in a pandemic, as it is important to take care of ourselves in the form of companionship. Older adults need to find ways to protect themselves […]
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The traditional form of group therapy is one or more psychologists getting together with a group of people about a similar issue in person. Currently, sessions are being done online, due to the trouble of meeting groups of people in person during the ongoing pandemic. Virtual group therapy allows you to partake in a therapy […]
Addiction, Alcoholism, COVID_-19
Reopened Restaurants and Bars Serve Potentially Dangerous Temptation
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When restaurants and bars began closing down this past spring, it put a cramp in a lot of people’s social lives. Now that these public gathering places are reopening, people who struggle with abuse of or dependence on alcohol face a dilemma. While being confined to being at home does not guarantee a person won’t […]
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The pandemic has changed education for everybody. Zoom sessions and online learning have taken the place of in-person classes and the social structure that accompanies them. The promise of return to “normalcy” in September provided both students and parents with hope. Then, it was announced that schools would continue with virtual learning as the spread […]
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A tough question a growing number of people have been asking themselves lately is this: Is it Coronavirus or anxiety? It’s actually a two-fold question, relating to both mental and physical health. Regular Anxiety vs. Coronavirus Anxiety The first concern many people are dealing with is whether or not they are having a so-called “normal” […]
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Stress can cause you to behave in ways you would otherwise find unacceptable. According to the journal Family Process, data suggests that Americans are having virtual affairs in response to the stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19. Learning how to manage anxiety before it gets out of hand can help to keep you and […]
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One of the least mentioned effects of the coronavirus pandemic is the impact it is having on people in recovery. Fear or exposure to COVID-19, the need for social distancing and regulations around safe interactions have made it difficult for those in outpatient programs or who attend recovery meetings to access the support they need […]
A person in need of a residential program to treat their mental illness is likely interested in COVID-19 Compliant Treatment. They may fear entering a group setting for treatment, due to safety concerns related to the Coronavirus. People who need the intensive help that a residential facility offers cite concern over the safety factors of […]
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With the COVID-19 pandemic on the rise, many people have been careful about washing their hands, whether it is with soap or hand sanitizer. A recent study in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism says that inhaling alcohol fumes from hand sanitizer can cause alcohol to reach the bloodstream. One man experienced the symptoms of a […]
