Coping with Covid-Related Weight Gain

  I was inspired to write this post in response to copious posts, memes, and comments popping up on social media about pandemic-related weight gain. Colloquially referred to as “the Covid 19” (a play on the infamous “freshman 15”...

Grieving the Loss of Connection

  Since the beginning of the pandemic and shelter-in-place order we have been in a constant state of adapting. We, as humans, have adapted to being stuck in a new environment, following new routines and for some taking on new roles. All these adjustments have...

Use of Social Media

  Social Media use is one way we can stay connected to one another. With the current social distancing rules and regulations, social media is a resource we can use as a platform to share thoughts, opinions, emotions, and current news. Whether it be the political...

Part 3: Tips for Coping with Depression and Pandemic Blues

  For the third part of this series, I am going to shift the focus back to sharing practical, evidence-based strategies for coping with depression during this uniquely difficult time.  Opposite Action Opposite action is the intentional practice of doing the...

Part 2: Tips for Coping with Depression and Pandemic Blues

  As our world sits in this weird holding pattern, it is extremely understandable for you to be feeling lethargic, unmotivated, under-stimulated, isolated, down, tired, and out of sorts, even if you aren’t typically prone to depressive states. In my...