Mental Health Matters Blog

Anxiety is a normal and healthy response to moments of high stress or fear. However, sometimes anxiety can start to take over our lives and appear as part of everyday situations where the response outweighs the situation.  Luckily, anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems people face every year, meaning there are […]

It has been over a year since our whole world turned upside down due to COVID-19. For some, it meant spending more time with loved ones and adapting to unanticipated changes like working from home. For others, it may have brought more difficult circumstances, like losing a loved one or furloughs and job loss. Now, […]

It’s no secret that the pandemic has taken a toll on parents. Between navigating working from home, taking on the role of homeschool teachers, and keeping up with regular chores and responsibilities, more and more parents are feeling stressed out. But there’s one group that’s been hit particularly hard in the past year and that’s […]

Spring is in the air, and with it comes a new sense of hope and renewal. It’s been a tough winter, and many of us have been feeling the effects of the year of the pandemic. As we shed the winter blues and head into what is hopefully the end stages of COVID-19, this time of transition is an […]

Social connectedness is what we all need. Belonging is what we are all responsible for. One year ago this month, I wrote an article about the importance of social connectedness and my worry that this very basic need would be jeopardized by the pandemic and social distancing requirements. Looking back, I truly had no idea […]

Eating serves many purposes, from supplying our bodies with nutrients to simply being a comfort tool. The ongoing global pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life, causing daily stressors which can lead to emotional eating. It is more important than ever to be mindful of our actions, and mindful eating is just one way to remain present and […]

These unprecedented times have affected us all in different ways, and it’s normal to feel upset, burnt out, anxious, or a variety of other feelings of stress. With so much going on in the world around us, it is easy for our own needs to fall last. Whether it is physical reactions like a tight […]

The term ‘wellness’ can mean a variety of different things to different people. For some, wellness manifests itself through physical activity like sports or exercise. For others, it may take a more internalized form through spirituality or mentality. Regardless of what wellness means to you, there are ways you can practice healthy habits daily to […]

This February, Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different thanks to social distancing and other guidelines intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Just because you can’t go out for a romantic meal and a movie,  doesn’t mean you can’t still have a blast celebrating the day of love! Whether you live […]

The mind and the body are often more connected than people might realize. They are able to impact one another in both positive and negative ways depending on a variety of factors. This February for American Heart Month, we’re exploring the mind-body connection and providing you with practical tips to have a healthy heart and […]