Are we seeing a link between COVID-19 survivors and mental health issues? Recent studies* say yes. Even after full recovery from the virus, as many as 1 in 3 survivors experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. We have known since the beginning of this pandemic, that isolation, fear of illness, financial...
Continue readingMarriage or Couples Counseling – It Could Be Exactly What You Need
Marriage or couples counseling. Could the time be right? A few weekends ago, my husband and I went on a “semi-date night’ for Valentine’s Day. Our youngest child tagged along, but because we didn’t have all of the children, we called it a “semi-date night.” As we sat at our table and glanced around...
Continue readingCOVID-19 and Eating Disorders
If you have ever struggled with eating related issues, you are not alone. It is estimated that 30 million people in the United States struggle with an eating disorder. In fact, according to the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Other Related Disorders (ANAD), every 62 minutes, someone dies from an eating disorder, giving...
Continue readingHelp for CURE Patients and Their Families as School Begins
The start of a new school year has always been challenging. Your family has to make the difficult transition from summer hours to early mornings and long days. You spend weeks of racing to get school supplies and clothes and then are met with nights of balancing extracurriculars and homework. And on top of...
Continue readingHelp for Parents as Kids Start School During COVID-19
Everything continues to feel uncertain these days, especially when it comes to the 2020-2021 school year. Some school systems are having in-person classes, while others are choosing to begin the school year virtually. Other schools are offering the choice of virtual or in-person schooling. In the Savannah area, we are seeing a varied approach...
Continue readingManaging Grief During COVID-19
About 6 months ago, my next door neighbor brought some old toys over for my children. Mixed in with some old beach toys and trains, was a little can with a picture of some mixed nuts and the label “Nuts” on it. My kids came running into the room with the can and asked...
Continue readingHelp for those Struggling with Eating Disorders During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected our society in many ways. For one group of people, those who suffer from eating disorders, the effects of COVID-19 can be extremely difficult to manage. This time of quarantine and social distancing has caused huge disruptions in our daily lives. Those suffering from various eating disorders are...
Continue readingTips for Military Families Transitioning During COVID-19
Military life presents a number of challenges. One of the most difficult parts of military life is frequent relocations due to a Permanent Change of Station. PCSing is a mental, emotional, physical, and often career adjustment for the service member and their family. Children changing schools, spouses looking for new jobs, and service members...
Continue readingMental Health Concerns in the Midst of Protests
Our nation has been rocked during the last few weeks as individuals, communities, organizations, and political leaders battle to find a sense of justice. As people have used their voices to speak out and their actions to show the depths of their beliefs, it has become clear that our country is in pain. This...
Continue reading20 Things to do with Your Kids During COVID-19
As the school year winds down and the summer approaches, many of us parents have mixed emotions. For parents who have been homeschooling their kids, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief. But with many camps and pools remaining closed, many parents are left wondering what the summer will even look...
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