Today is EMS Recognition Day and the culmination of National EMS Week. It’s an annual celebration of the men and women, mothers and fathers, spouses and partners who are always the first to respond to medical emergencies. From drownings and overdoses to heart attacks and car accidents, the life-harrowing moments that ... Read More
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Isolating and Depression – An Interview with Dr. Michael Jochananov
Updated September 19, 2023 Table of Contents Reasons People Self-Isolate Practical Tips for Breaking the Cycle of Self-Isolating and Depression How a Therapist Can Help Address Depression and Self-Isolating Tendencies How to Know When to Seek Help During the Social Distancing Era How to Help a Loved ... Read More
First Responder Burnout – An Interview with Dr. Sachi Ananda
They are the first to respond to any crisis, disaster, or emergency. When COVID-19 struck, they still were first on the scene and have continued to show up—because that’s their job. These “first responders” are America’s heroes. Watch any Marvel movie, though, and you’ll soon discover that being a hero has its ... Read More
What Are Americans’ Worst Phobias? Get the Latest Findings
In an effort to explore Americans' most common fears and how these relate to phobias, we recently conducted a large-scale survey of a broad sample of the U.S. population and asked respondents to tell us what they were most afraid of. The goal was to better understand the relationship between fears and phobias (two ... Read More
Comparing Different Therapy Approaches: What Worked for Me
Addiction is a progressive and complex disease of the mind and body, affecting many areas of an individual’s life. According to the National Institutes of Health, 10% of Americans have had substance use disorder at some point in their lives. However, despite the frequency of addiction, 75% of those people did not ... Read More
Five Myths About Therapy That Everyone Should Know
Therapy is a central part of the treatment process for many conditions, from things like depression and anxiety to addiction to drugs and alcohol. In fact, one of the first questions many people ask when listening to the struggles of friends and family is, "Have you tried going to therapy?" Despite the growing ... Read More
Quiz: How Healthy Are Your Stress Coping Mechanisms?
We all deal with stress. But some of us are plagued with it more than others. How you handle your stress, though, is a vital part of living a healthy life. Are Your Coping Mechanisms Healthy? Life naturally includes stressors. The following examples are just a few common issues that can lead to stress: Money ... Read More
Teaching Mental Health in Schools Is Now Mandatory in These States.
In most states, health education is a school requirement for middle and high-school students. Now, some states are requiring schools to teach about mental health as well. The state of Virginia is now requiring mental health be taught in ninth and tenth grades, and the state of New York is including mental health as ... Read More
