Excerpt: The ongoing coronavirus pandemic may characteristically complicate matters further for those who typically experience SAD. Social distancing measures combined with fear of the virus may intensify symptoms. “A person’s episode of Seasonal Affective Disorder might be worse for this time period because you cannot be outside as long or as freely as you are used…
During this time of year, it’s not unusual to think of loved ones you’ve lost more often. The holidays tend to remind us of those we miss who have passed, and after a year like 2020, you may be experiencing more grief than ever. If you’re having a hard time getting through your day-to-day responsibilities…
Excerpt: “We know, and we agree: Listing what you’re thankful for in 2020 can feel like an uphill battle. There have been plenty of stressful, uncertain periods, and we’ve all experienced loss in some way.But as psychologist Yvonne Thomas, PhD, puts it, practicing gratitude regularly is always vital for our mental health — and Thanksgiving…
