Prevention in Practice
Overview
The Prevention in Practice series tackles crucial mental health themes. It underscores the vital role of support and explores effective strategies for dealing with stress while fostering meaningful connections. The series dives into the uncertainties of stressful life events, shedding light on the importance of emotional wellbeing and practical techniques for regulating emotions. Offering practical advice, the series aims to enhance the mental health and resilience of individuals and communities.
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A Look at Religion and Resilience In an interview with Dr. Bill Nash, Katherine Brown-Saltzman recalls a time she mustered the energy to attend church while experiencing intense burnout at work as a nurse. During church, they read a story that spoke of Jesus feeding 5,000 people with... Article | Added on 10/5/2022 |
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Consejos para aprovechar al máximo una sesión de terapia en línea Ya sea que haya asistido a terapia por un tiempo o esté tratando de intentar por primera vez, una sesión de videoterapia es un poco diferente a una reunión en persona, tanto de manera esperada como inesperada. Si bien ambos tienen sus ventajas y d... Article | Added on 7/6/2022 |
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Control sobre la ansiedad durante la incertidumbre Durante tiempos de crisis, desastres, cambios e incertidumbre podemos esperar que nuestros hijos sientan más ansiedad que lo usual. La ansiedad prospera en la incertidumbre y utiliza lo desconocido como fuerza para sus pensamientos y comportamientos... Article | Added on 6/22/2022 |
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The past year has required us to adapt to working and interacting in a virtual environment while dealing with the stress and uncertainty all around us. Children may be experiencing increased feelings of anxiety and fear while attending school online,... Article | Added on 1/29/2021 | Featuring: Taylor Rutigliano, Lauren Marlotte, PsyD, and Valerie Sommer |
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Strategies for Coping With and Overcoming Loss and Grief The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, historical and ongoing social injustices, and environmental disasters (CDC, 2020) have resulted in collective hurt. Many people are experiencing deep feelings of grief around loss: from the loss of family members ... Article | Added on 11/9/2020 | Featuring: Brian K. McInerney, MPH |
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I was running late to a Zoom call. Zoom fatigue is real and I had not taken any active steps to prevent the negative impacts of attending back-to-back calls. This seems to be how remote workers are feeling since the safer at home orders. I jumped on ... Article | Added on 7/17/2020 | Featuring: Lauren Marlotte, PsyD |
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An unexpected or difficult event always has the potential to get us down; being resilient refers to our ability to move through tough times, grow and adapt in the face of stress, and support our overall wellbeing. Key skills that support resilience c... Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Valerie Sommer |
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Successfully Working From Home For many, working from home is a reality in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and you may suddenly find yourself struggling to maintain the equilibrium between your personal and professional life. Navigating this balancing act can be challenging. Luc... Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Megan Cox, MA |
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Restoring Normalcy During the Unknown In our house, my husband and I use a white board with a monthly calendar to help our young child anticipate less routine happenings, such as days we will each be out of town for work, birthday parties, afterschool activities and the like and review i... Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Erin Dornan-Liuzzo, PsyD |
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Telepsychiatry Best Practices for Psychiatrists Behavioral health professionals have hastened their adoption of telehealth services in order to meet the needs of patients in the time of COVID-19. This rapid transition has required providers to quickly obtain an understanding of telehealth policies... Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Jessica Jeffrey, MD, MBA, MPH |
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Tips for Getting the Most out of an Online Therapy Session Whether you have been going to therapy for a while or are endeavoring to try it for the first time, a video therapy session is a bit different than meeting in person in both expected and unexpected ways. Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Kate Sheehan, LCSW |
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Anxiety Management During Uncertainty During times of crisis, disaster, change, and uncertainty, we can expect our children to feel more than the usual amount of anxiety. Anxiety thrives on uncertainty and uses the unknown to fuel its thoughts and behaviors. For kids with anxiety disorde... Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Kate Sheehan, LCSW |
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How to Still Have Fun During Social Distancing Got cabin fever? Time to spice up your social distancing. Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Sharika Sumaya |
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How I Handled Intense Tantrums in My Kindergarten Classroom One of my students, Max, has been having trouble during transitions and new activities. When something is not going his way, he shuts down and I can see him tense up. Article | Added on 5/28/2020 | Featuring: Laura McMullin, PhD |