Last year, we posted an article titled "Mental Illness in America: How Capitalism is Feeding Our Mental Health Crisis". But that was in 2019, when things were still normal. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic having changed life as we know it over the past six months, it's time to re-examine … [Read more...] about How Capitalism is Exacerbating The US COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19: How to Find Balance In The Midst of Crisis
In the past few weeks, as the COVID-19 pandemic (the coronavirus) has spread across the United States, we have seen firsthand how a crisis like this can exacerbate mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. This virus is real, and you should be taking it seriously. But panicking isn’t … [Read more...] about COVID-19: How to Find Balance In The Midst of Crisis
What Your College-Age Children Should Know About Alcohol
North Carolina does not allow for any exceptions to its underage drinking policy. That means that the first time your kids will be allowed to drink is when they’re 21. Even after it’s legal, they shouldn’t necessarily start drinking; CDC guidelines “do not recommend that individuals who do not drink … [Read more...] about What Your College-Age Children Should Know About Alcohol
The Mental Health Consequences of Overparenting
When Sigmund Freud changed the field of psychology in the early 1900s, he introduced the stereotypical relationship between patient and “shrink”: the patient lies on his back on a couch or bed while the therapist listens, takes notes, and then tells the patient how all their problems stem back to … [Read more...] about The Mental Health Consequences of Overparenting
