According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, men die by suicide more than 3x as often as women. In fact, white males accounted for 69.67% of suicide deaths in 2018. Many men would benefit greatly from therapy for suicidal thoughts. Those are startling statistics. But what’s the reason behind these numbers? Well, according to a recent Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) survey, the number of men who seek treatment for depression is far lower than ...read more
Telehealth for Support Group Therapy
Many of us continue to try and make sense of this new world we live in – one in which the novel coronavirus dictates much of our daily routine. Some states are still mandating social distancing and wearing of masks. And many people are still out of work or working remotely for the unforeseeable future. This quarantine has certainly made life more difficult in many ways. One of those ways is making it difficult for some people to continue to get the mental therapy they need. Luckily, more and ...read more
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19
The Psychological Impact of COVID-19 is taking a toll on each of us amid this pandemic. Individually, people are experiencing an emotional response based on the life changes occurring around them. We can remain socially united as a community by supporting one another during this global crisis. The terms Social Isolation, Self-Isolation, Social Distancing, and Physical Separation have changed how we interact with one another. Many people have gone from working full-time to being furloughed ...read more
Tips for Managing Working from Home
Below are some tips for managing working from home. These strategies may help you create a sense of structure, routine, consistency, and perhaps a boost in your emotional health. Prior to the COVID-19 Virus, home was where we would spend time with our family members. For many of us it has recently become our workplace, the classroom, and maybe even the gym. It may be helpful to dedicate a space in your home to create a makeshift work environment for the time being. Life transitions ...read more