By George Kovacik After a year of working at home in our pajamas, some of us are being called back to the office now that millions of Americans have been vaccinated and COVID-19 hospitalizations are continuing to drop. There are going to be some that are looking forward to getting back to normal and there [Continue Reading]
Spotlight on Mental Health Awareness Month: Memorial Hermann’s Behavioral Health Teams Provide Critical Psychiatric and Mental Health Services to Patients, Community
By Alexandra Becker Each May, hospitals and healthcare organizations take time to highlight the importance of mental and psychiatric health through recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month. The goal is to promote resources and services available to anyone affected by psychiatric or mental health issues while also reducing the stigma associated with these illnesses. Memorial Hermann’s [Continue Reading]
Today is “Blue Monday,” But It Doesn’t Have to Be Bad
By Alexandra Becker The third Monday in January has become known to many as “Blue Monday,” a.k.a., the most depressing day of the year. The concept was first developed based on an observation that people consistently seemed to feel down on this date, likely due to a combination of cold and dreary weather, the cheer [Continue Reading]
Alcohol Abuse and the Holidays: Warning Signs and How to Seek Help
By Alexandra Becker The holiday season is a time for merriment and celebration, but it can also be marked by stress and grief, especially this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic casts a shadow over customary gatherings and traditions. As such, many people who turn to alcohol—either for added cheer or to cope with loss—find themselves [Continue Reading]
Home—Alone—for the Holidays
Those who struggle during the holiday season may have it even worse this year thanks to COVID-19 By: Alexandra Becker The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it can also be a stressful, lonely, and downright depressing few months. This year, as we near the end of [Continue Reading]
How to Get Help from your Kids Around the House? Try Asking Them their Opinion
By Natasha Barrett The dishes always seem to quickly pile up in the sink. “Laundry Mountain” gets bigger and bigger in every bedroom. The floor needs to be swept. The trash needs to be taken out. The everyday chores around the house never end. According to Mariam Wahby, Ph.D., LMFT, education specialist with Behavioral Services [Continue Reading]