For managers, the COVID-19 pandemic is a new kind of crisis that no one has dealt with before. The crisis will pass at some point, but the reality is that many businesses will struggle to return-to-work amidst the pandemic. Open and clear lines of communication will be critical to the rebuild. Here are some recommendations … Read More
Currently, reports of COVID-19 are constant in the media. The impacts of the current situation have led to school and child care provider closures, quarantines and bare shelves in grocery stores. For children, this can be overwhelming and difficult to understand. Below are some suggestions on how to support and talk to your children about … Read More
In addition to fear and anxiety, COVID-19 is causing many to struggle with feelings of disappointment. Whether it is a cancelled celebration or a postponed vacation, disappointment emerges out of an unexpected sense of loss. If not managed in a healthy way, disappointment can lead to feelings of sadness and depression. Below are steps to … Read More
The coronavirus will have long-lasting financial implications on millions of Americans. It’s hard to tell exactly what the future will look like, but it’s safe to say this is going to be our new normal for a while. By adjusting our finances, we can eliminate or prevent hardships. Start an Emergency Budget. Keeping a budget … Read More
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. How you respond to the outbreak can depend on your background, … Read More
The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. These unprecedented times have changed many of our daily routines. Children are learning virtually and away from the classroom; college students are back home; and many adults are balancing … Read More
Due to the social distancing we are practicing to slow the spread of COVID-19, most 12-Step recovery groups are not meeting in person. You can still get help. Many programs have regularly scheduled virtual meetings that are increasing in number each day. Behavioral Health Systems knows how hard recovery can be, so we’ve provided information … Read More
Mental Health & Coping During COVID-19 Managing Anxiety & Stress The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Everyone … Read More
What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) What is coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Can … Read More
Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is a natural substance that has recently gained popularity due to its use as a remedy to treat certain physical ailments. CBD is a naturally occurring compound found in cannabis plants, the marijuana plant, or hemp plant. Hemp derived oil (CBD) has been a legal import in the United States … Read More