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Now arriving: Winter 2020. Here’s what you can do.
2020 has been a year, hasn’t it? Possibly the strangest and most trying year in any of our lifetimes and winter hasn’t even hit yet. In other words, winter 2020 is going to be an absolute doozy. Typically, we’re riding some positive momentum from beautiful summer and fall months as winter arrives. But this year, there’s extra covid-related stress and anxiety weighing us down. How can we get through [...]
Why It’s Important to Stay Present This Fall
As I talk to those around me with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), I’ve noticed that many of them are dreading the winter more than usual. The pandemic is already putting a strain on our mental health, so what is already a tough season for those with S.A.D., to begin with, will likely be even harder than usual. And it’s not just them, others are dreading a season they would [...]
Is the US in a Nation-Wide Mental Health Crisis?
When the governor of Illinois first ordered the shelter-in-place order in March 2020 due to COVID-19, Stenzel saw a significant drop in clients for the first two weeks afterward. It seemed that people hunkered down and prepared to stay home for what, I imagine, most thought would be a few weeks at most. I know I did. Stenzel adapted quickly and in partnership with our Electronic Medical Record Platform, we [...]
Taking Care of Your Body During COVID-19
To be honest, I have gained weight during COVID-19. I’ve been bored, depressed, emotional and anxious. Unfortunately, this means that I decided to turn to food as a coping mechanism. I also have not exercised nearly as much as I did before quarantine began. This is a sentiment that many can probably identify with because it’s so easy to fall into. However, it’s not only important to recognize how [...]
Growth in Suffering – The Effects of Trauma (Part III)
Please read Part II here. With the latest data from the American Psychological Association, the medical community notes that anxiety and depression are top-ranked for what brings individuals into the office. Nowadays, it becomes an inevitable certainty that you’ll find statistics showing that human misery is on the rise in the developed world. Those who have been depressed, anxious, addicted, angry, self-destructive, alienated, compulsive, worried, insecure, shy, stressed, workaholic, [...]
Taking Control of Your Thoughts to Take Control of Your Life
Who comes to mind when you think of the most influential person in your life? A parent, family member, or friend? You might respect the opinions of all of them, but in reality, the most influential person in your life is yourself. No one talks to you more frequently than you.In fact, we all speak to ourselves constantly; whether it be out loud or just in our heads. And the [...]