Now more than ever people might need support for mental health conditions. The experts share that resources are still there. The news is overwhelming: After a surge that dominated late summer, the U.S. surpassed 700,000 COVID-19 deaths. An increase of wildfires across the globe increased climate …
Mental Health First Aid Kit
Take care of yourself today. These resources and expert tips will help manage your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The election, COVID-19, working from home — our daily stressors are never ending right now. Here's how to relax so that it doesn't hurt your health. As if the stress of living with COVID-19 wasn’t enough for us to be dealing with, a pivotal election looms and our collective stress levels are through …
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Exercise and meditation both work to accomplish similar outcomes, so engaging in them simultaneously is a one-two punch when it comes to boosting our mental health. Whether it’s a trip to the spa, a ticket to the latest blockbuster at the movie theater or sweating it out at the gym — our go-to modes …
Real-life advice
From spending time outdoors to safely socializing with others, here are tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder along with the pandemic. Some of us embrace the winter — we bundle up and walk or run under the crisp blue sky. We cook hearty soups and stews to share with family and friends. We …
Isolation, uncertainty and fear have heightened the stress of living with an eating disorder. Stephanie Parker has lived with a variety of eating disorders (EDs) most of her life. Leading into the pandemic, the 34-year old producer from New York City was in a fairly good place with her EDs, not …
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Experts say anytime you’re facing a new challenge or you’re out of your comfort zone, you're more susceptible to impostor syndrome. Here’s how to deal. The past two years thrust many of us into new roles. Some of us were, or still are, full-time remote workers, some of us became stewards of virtual …
We all experience events that disrupt our lives. Some of these become "lifequakes" that can lead to a life transition. Bruce Feiler was enjoying family life and a successful career as a writer when he was hit with “back-to-back-to-back” crises in his 40s. First, he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a …