by sherry | May 29, 2020 | Blog
It’s undeniable that Coronavirus has changed our lives in more ways than one, including mental-health strains due to increased isolation as we are encouraged to stay home and maintain social distance. Social isolation and loneliness have been linked to many...
by sherry | May 21, 2020 | Blog
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. And in light of COVID-19, which has brought with it public health crisis, global economic upheaval, and widespread uncertainty, mental health is undeniably a topic of eminent prominence. Stress triggered fight-or-flight...
by sherry | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog
Have you ever had one of those rainy days that makes you feel cold, tired, and want to curl up for a nap? You are not alone. Sunlight increases serotonin, a neurotransmitter that is believed to help regulate mood and social behavior. A shortage of serotonin can make...
by sherry | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog
It starts as a sadness, then I feel myself shutting down, becoming less capable of coping. Eventually I just feel numb and empty. — Mind (UK mental health advocacy group) This visceral description of depression captures only one of the many faces of the illness,...
