The devastating physical effects of COVID-19 are obvious including job security, uncertainty in general, business closures, and much more. But have you considered the toll it takes on your mental health? With stay-at-home orders, unemployment, and concerns about infection, is it any wonder that so many Americans have more depression and anxiety during this challenging time? This […]
Covid Insights
The Benefits of Mental Health “Telehealth Counseling” During Challenging Times
In a given year, approximately one in five adults in Texas is diagnosed with a mental health disorder. And more than half of those affected adults with a mental health condition do not receive proper treatment or supervision by a certified, licensed counselor. While there are multiple reasons and issues keeping people from receiving proper treatment today, […]
Learning to Structure Your Children’s Time During School Closures
It is known that professional therapists and counselors express considerable worry over risks with families locked up 24/7 together for an indefinite period. Parents may be joking on social media about their childcare experiences as more and more states go into lockdown with the Coronavirus. Learning to structure your children’s time is essential during school […]
How Isolation Can Affect Mental Health
How Isolation Can Affect Mental Health As countries across the globe hunker down, long-term isolation can have profound physical and psychological effects. In Texas alone, as with the United States in whole, isolation will affect about half of the population with cases of anxiety and even depression, or both. As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, millions […]