Introduction In the last few decades, medical professionals have stopped looking at our physical and mental health as two separate realms, and focused instead on the relationship between them. The stress that is so common in many mental illnesses can wreak havoc on your physical health, and … [Read more...] about The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health
Trauma and Global Crises
Introduction Global crises include international events such as major wars, drought, famine, revolution, and pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to take thousands of American lives per day, quickly overtaking our previous records for deadliest days in U.S. history. … [Read more...] about Trauma and Global Crises
How Capitalism is Exacerbating The US COVID-19 Crisis
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