This year has been very difficult to say the least due COVID-19. As much as we’d like to carry on with specific traditions that we’ve always loved, it may be safer to make some changes this year. Hugs will be replaced with a distanced wave, caroling and religious meetings will

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, couples are spending more time together. Therefore, couples have become each other’s primary source of companionship and support. While some couples have utilized the quarantine period to reconnect, others have experienced relational distress due to the increased reliance and stress. Specifically, both partners may be

The year 2020 may have been a year of self reflection and self-evaluation, due to the significant societal changes that were put into place as a result of protecting our safety during the pandemic. For many, the process could feel daunting, exhaustive and at times, pointless especially during these challenging

Morgan H. Fisher, M.S. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were able to seek solace from the psychological weight of their profession through quality time with loved ones. Currently, the distress emanates outside of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Healthcare professionals endure intense anxiety and stress about potentially exposing their

Adriana Pennacchi The holiday season can elicit an array of emotions. Specifically, while this time of year may bring about feelings of joy and happiness, the holidays are a time of year that may also lead to increased stressors including, but not limited to financial burdens, increased responsibilities, and the

Mira Patel, B.A.   COVID-19 pandemic has become one of the major health crises of our generation. The pandemic has affected people of all nations, continents, races, and socioeconomic groups. Student mental health in higher education has been increasing since the pandemic has brought this vulnerable population into renewed focus. Research

Leah Mafrica It’s no surprise that large-scale disasters such as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are linked to negative mental health outcomes such as depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress and substance use. In the United States, COVID-19 is disproportionately affecting the mental health of populations such as young people, essential workers, and

Kelly Stavrides, MsED The 2020 election has been difficult for many people this year, no matter what candidate you prefer or what your political party is. In addition to the usual anxiety around elections, we are also dealing with COVID-19 and concerns about our safety with voting. Increased unhappiness after

Alexis Bracy As you’ve heard thousands of times over the past 8 months, we have been living through unprecedented times during the COVID-19 pandemic, and numerous challenges have presented given these extraordinary circumstances. Specifically, alcohol use has increased significantly, as evidence by alcohol sales increasing 55% from the sales in

Without sounding like every new commercial, we are living in unprecedented times. Life did not stop just because we had to stay home. Many people in the world lost someone this year and not just to the virus. Cancer did not stop. Aging did not stop. Accidents did not stop.