Aleta Cohn, M.A. In the past several months, you may have noticed significant changes in your daily life as a result of COVID-19. One of the greatest changes has been for parents, many of whom previously signed their children up to attend daycare centers, preschools, summer camps, and other care

Author: Mallory Christman, M.S. Extern at Interact A caregiver is an individual who provides care for another person in need. Individuals in this role may be paid or unpaid, and may provide care for significant others such as parents, children, or other loved ones. Whether an individual is expecting this

Adriana Pennacchi Eating healthy is generally viewed as a positive practice. However, this habit can become problematic when healthy eating patterns become an obsession. Orthorexia is the term used to represent the presence of extreme practices surrounding healthy eating. While Orthorexia is not currently recognized as a distinct eating disorder,

Jenna Blum It is a very anxiety-provoking time right now with all of the uncertainty regarding COVID-19. People from all around the world are worried about loved ones (individuals who are either older or immunocompromised) getting sick, financial stress, feeling socially isolated and distant from everyone, and not knowing where

Morgan Fisher, M.S. In the wake of the coronavirus, we have become more reliant on technology than ever before. We rely on technology, videoconferencing, and telehealth to stay virtually connected to our careers, businesses, health, education, and loved ones. While our ability to stay virtually connected is helpful, all of

Some parents complain about their teens’ negative behaviors and wish they would try harder, while other parents worry about their teens who put unhealthy standards and rules upon themselves. Perfectionism can be both good and bad. Having high standards can motivate individuals to accomplish their goals. On the other hand,

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way our patients receive care and treatment. Throughout the past few months there have been several discussions about the challenge’s for psychologists, therapists, social workers, and other behavioral health personal, but we as providers are aware how challenging transitioning to Telehealth may be for

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It is challenging in the best of circumstances for parents to prioritize their own mental health and wellbeing. Add a pandemic and it can feel increasingly impossible to fill all the roles parents are being asked to fill. It is important to remember that self-care is not a privilege but

COVID-19 has resulted in a serious outbreak and has quickly become a global pandemic. Social media is one of the main platforms that health officials utilize to update the public on information related to COVID-19 including prevention tactics, government regulations, and daily updates of active cases. Accordingly, the public is