The American Psychological Association surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults about their sources and levels of anxiety, and found that 39% reported being more anxious than they were at this time last year. Another 39% said they were equally anxious, while only 19% said they were...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines quarantine as separating and restricting the movement of people who have been exposed to a contagious disease to see if they then become ill. Because some diseases can be contagious even if people do not yet...
Social distancing is not easy for many to cope with, and it can be even more difficult for people already struggling with mental health issues. Research from the 2002 SARS pandemic — a different kind of coronavirus — showed that quarantine can result in considerable ps...
Throughout my professional career, I realized I had worked in some toxic work environments. Even with all the benefits and decent pay, it is hard to imagine myself working in another toxic work environment. One of the common denominators I observed, included leadership...
Children who have experienced events they perceive to be unsafe can have a lasting effect that impact them in adulthood. When childhood trauma is avoided, a sense of fear and helplessness can carry over into adulthood. Childhood trauma can result from events that have...
Mindfulness is being aware in the moment of your environment, thoughts, feelings, and sensations. When you practice mindfulness you start to notice the small details in your environment. Maybe you take your dog for a walk each day and when you are being mindful you not...
