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.

Kelsey Cannamela, M.A. The lasting impact of COVID-19 means many of us are still working from home, which creates ever-changing challenges along the way. Some may be finding benefits from this new reality– such as reduced cost on transportation and more control over their time throughout the week–but maintaining productivity

Amalia Hubal, M.A. When some people hear the term “mindfulness,” they immediately think of yoga, meditation, “ohmmmmm,” and many other structured practices. Some people discuss struggling to quiet their minds, or being unable to sit still, or not having the time during their day to sit down and “do nothing”

Rachel Canella COVID-19 has posed many unique challenges for the treatment of mental health concerns. Specifically, treatment for OCD has been significantly impacted by the new telemedicine guidelines. Information about OCD: Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is commonly diagnosed when a person experiences obsessions and/or compulsions that are time consume or

Elizabeth Dlugi, M.P.S. Feeling overwhelmed trying to homeschool your child while also trying to balance other responsibilities? You are not alone. Adjusting to remote learning can be challenging for both caregivers and children. Here are some tips to help both you and your child get through the school day: Start