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Trends and observations in the mental health space.
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Five Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
December 16, 2021
/ InsightsThe holidays are a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be stressful. As the year draws to a close, many people feel the pressure to have everything just right for their friends and family. According to one poll, approximately 80% of us find the holiday season to be ‘somewhat’ or ‘very’ stressful. […]

Men’s Mental Health: Social Norms and Cultural Stigma
November 30, 2021
/ InsightsMen’s mental health has been a topic of discussion in recent years, and for good reason. The stigmas associated with mental health can make it difficult for anyone to talk about it, but men, in particular, are often fed messages that discourage them from showing emotion or being vulnerable. It’s time that we consider how […]

Advantages of a Tech-Enabled Psychiatric Practice
October 26, 2021
/ InsightsTechnological advances have led to a significant transformation in the healthcare industry, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These advancements have led to better clinical outcomes, which is why clinicians of all kinds are taking advantage of technology-enabled care. Tech-enabled care includes telehealth, telemedicine, mHealth, digital health, and eHealth services. While the integration of digital […]

Covid-Related Anxiety in Children & Adolescents: How Parents Can Help
September 9, 2021
/ InsightsWith many schools returning to in-person learning this fall, there has been a lot of talk about the high levels of stress and anxiety in children and adolescents. While the COVID-19 pandemic has been emotionally challenging for many of us, children and teens may have experienced its effects more acutely due to the uncertainty and […]

Grounding Techniques: 10 Short-Term Strategies for Coping with Anxiety
August 25, 2021
/ Education, InsightsGrounding techniques are designed to help a person cope with traumatic memories or strong emotions and can be used to pull your attention away from painful emotions so that you can focus on the present moment. Of course, anyone can use grounding techniques as a tool to help calm distressing feelings, but they’re especially beneficial […]

Working to End Mental Health Stigma in BIPOC Communities
July 29, 2021
/ Education, InsightsJuly is Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month, an initiative developed by Mental Health America to increase public awareness of mental illness, especially among BIPOC communities. Especially now, we must recognize that marginalized, oppressed, and disenfranchised persons experience unique concerns, traumas, stress, obstacles, and challenges due to historical experiences, cultural differences, and […]
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