Posts by Lisa Napolitano
4 Podcasts about Mental Health to Help Heal Your Mind
“In trying times, sorting through your thoughts and emotions can be hard. If you are looking for help, there is no substitute for professional treatment and medical intervention. A self-care…
Read MoreRemote Learning’s Distractions Put Extra Pressure On Students With ADHD
“COVID-19 forced Keriann Wilmot’s son to trade his classroom for a computer. It was a tough transition for a 10-year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD. “It was a…
Read MoreDating in a Pandemic
Michelle Litwer, Psy.D. | Staff Psychologist: Dating typically brings up a wide range of emotions. These emotions can be especially overwhelming and tough to manage while dating in a pandemic.This…
Read MorePandemic Hurts College Students’ Mental Health
“Sixty percent of college students say the pandemic has made it harder to access mental health care, even as financial stresses and prevalence of depression increased among them, according to a new…
Read MoreHelping Kids Get Used to Masks
In many places, people are wearing masks or cloth face coverings when they’re in public because of coronavirus (COVID-19). It’s an important way to help slow the spread of the virus. At first,…
Read MorePreparing for Difficult Conversations with Your Kids
Alison Bellevue, Psy.D. | Director of Child, Adolescent, and Family Services: As parents, it’s our job to teach our children about themselves and the world around them, which at times,…
Read MorePeculiarities of the pandemic are trigger points for eating disorders
“A Western Sydney University mental health expert, Professor Phillipa Hay, has shed light on the ongoing, traumatic effects of COVID-19 for people living with eating disorders. Professor Phillipa Hay is…
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