Most of us are familiar with the statistics – and understand the stigma. 20 veterans die by suicide each day. 30% of active duty and reserve military personnel deployed in Iraq & Afghanistan have a mental health con­dition requiring treatment. Of those approximately 730,000 men and women,...

Did you know, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner during their life? Or that on a typical day, there are more than 20,000 phone calls placed to domestic violence hotlines nationwide (NCADV Statistics)? By raising awareness of signs of...

At the current point of the pandemic, vaccinations have been rolled out, mask mandates have been lifted and people are brushing shoulders again. But how has COVID altered our idea of social wellness after periods of isolation, social distancing, and restrictions on social get togethers? Social wellness...

Isolation and uncertainty, compounded with stressful changes, has affected mental health for populations across the board during COVID-19, prompting many to turn to substance use. Over the course of the pandemic, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in substance use, as well as cases of...

There’s no way around it: the past 14 months have been intense, and the mental health impacts of the pandemic will last for years – if not decades – to come. Whether it’s the effects of social isolation, loss & grief, financial turbulence, nationwide divisiveness &...

While the lockdown for COVID-19 was intended to keep people safe, for some it was a catalyst for domestic violence, with incidences of intimate partner violence and child abuse increasing across the globe when the pandemic hit. The stress of economic devastation, widespread uncertainty, health worries,...

There’s no doubt that COVID has highlighted the effects of isolation and uncertainty on mental health, driving many people’s mental states towards depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. The range of its effects vary from one population to the next and showcases the spectrum of needs...

We’ve seen an increased amount of society working from home as a result of the pandemic, meaning an increased dependence on technology and more screen time (Zoom fatigue anyone?). On top of economic uncertainty, heightened social anxiety, a surge in social media usage, and feelings of isolation, people...

As we bring this intense, challenging year to a close, how can you best support the mental health of yourself (and possibly your clients)? We’ve previously explored the inner resources of acceptance and gratitude; the holidays are a perfect time to implement more joy, especially in the midst...