It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the third year of the pandemic. Whether it’s losing loved ones, suffering from increased depression and anxiety due to isolation, or coping with the overwhelming stress of the constant disruption to our everyday lives, we...
“Happy Holidays!” is a common expression that we hear frequently this time of year. Unfortunately, for many the holidays are anything but happy. In fact, they can be a trigger for depression, anxiety and PTSD. Psychology Today even has a recent blog out on...
Thinking Outside the Box About Autism Pennsylvania community organizer,Jessica Benham made history when she became the first autistic person to be elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. More and more, employers recognize strengths that autistic individuals...
Consistent hand washing is absolutely the right action with the COVID-19 a constant threat. Hyper-vigilance about disinfecting your cell phone, door handles, gas pumps, and shopping carts is a necessity to do our part in containing the virus. To the 2.3% of the...
Anxiety and depression are often used in the same conversation and oftentimes the comorbidity of the two is cause for confusion. But technically, these are two different mental disorders with very different effects although they do share a few commonalities. Defining...
Perhaps you are looking forward to the great excuse social distancing provides to binge on Netflix. Truly, no judgment here. What better way to escape the news and transport ourselves to a land sans any mention of you-know-what. Here’s a thought: What if we look...
