by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 28, 2020 | Wellness
According to a July 2020 survey by The National Center for Health Statistics and Census, 30% of adults had symptoms of depressive disorder, compared to 6.6% last year, and 36% had symptoms of an anxiety disorder, compared to 8.2% last year—a jarring jump. Evonne...
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 8, 2020 | Wellness
In recent research, Pine Rest found the COVID-19 pandemic could increase suicide rates by 15% to 32%. However, there are many steps we could take to mitigate these dire impacts. One of the simplest: Learn what to watch for and start a conversation. Bringing up the...
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 1, 2020 | Wellness
Nearly everything about life seems to have changed this year—and rather quickly. Our worries, anxieties and fears (WAFs) are much more present, and many of us are experiencing WAFs we never have before nor expected to. Perhaps, at this very moment, your brain may be...
by Molly Malley | Oct 9, 2019 | Wellness
Regular exposure to upsetting information can trigger symptoms that mimic post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Some people refer to this as vicarious trauma. There’s a benefit in following news about issues that matter to you, but you need to...
by Molly Malley | Sep 13, 2019 | Wellness
Though they differ, mental and physical health are entwined and play a major role in influencing each other in every stage of a woman’s life. “Our mental health largely impacts how we react to stress and how we interact with others, and can have long-term...
