Healthcare workers are in high demand as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The growing need for medical care coupled with fears of an overburdened healthcare system have workers facing an increased risk of suffering from stress and anxiety.
While social distancing and staying at home may keep us healthy physically during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can take a toll on our mental health. Learn tips for staying mentally health during this time of social distancing.
Feeling frustrated? Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Today, more people are turning to an ancient practice to alleviate stress.
The winter blues, winter funk, winter depression, seasonal affective disorder—it’s known by many names and whatever you call it, it can be debilitating. Most commonly known to the public as SAD, this is one of the most common subsets of depression. Natalie Scanlon, PhD, clinical supervisor of Rogers’ Focus Depression Recovery adult residential care, offers some insight on the differences between SAD and depression.
Dr. Stephanie Eken, Rogers’ regional medical director, helps us understand the short and long-term effects of bullying.
Exercise has long been known to improve physical well-being, but research also shows that physical activity has a positive impact on mental health. Whether you exercise to simply stay active or as part of therapy, the benefits are undeniable.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people today—more than homicide, more than overdoses, more than cancer. In today’s blog we discuss the alarming rise of suicide among this age group and how we can help prevent it.
When children are admitted to Rogers, they often arrive with one or more diagnoses from previous providers. Dr. Scallon explains the process of diagnosing young patients and provides advice for parents struggling to identify when help is needed.
While many people look forward to the holiday season, more than a third of American adults say the holidays stress them out. We share a few tips for good mental health this holiday season.
When a friend or loved one is dealing with a mental illness, you may not know what to say. Learn about how to talk to a friend about mental health, common mistakes, and supportive things to say to help your loved one feel accepted and appreciated.
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