May has been designated as “Mental Health Awareness Month”, because there is no health without mental health. Now, more than ever we are seeing the connection between our physical health and mental health. As we enter the third month of a pandemic, we learn many things about the symptoms that can impact both. It is important to acknowledge that as our world focuses on the COVID virus, other physical and mental health issues continue to be the priority for so many. We don’t want to marginalize the significance of mental health by focusing only on the COVID virus. Other
From A Therapist
Amanda Stone, LCPC
In the midst of this sweeping pandemic, humankind is being faced with an abrupt new reality…our lives are going to change and we are not exactly sure how, yet. As people are asked to stay in their homes to limit human contact and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, many of us are faced with an unsettling concern and uncertainty.
Liberty Grzybowski, LCSW
We as human beings, are social creatures whose most basic needs include the need for being socially connected. If you or someone you know is in recovery from a substance use disorder, you know that being able to connect to other individuals in recovery is an important component to maintaining sobriety. During this time of uncertainty with the spread of COVID-19, self-isolation and boredom that come with social distancing can trigger a relapse on drugs or alcohol.