Open Enrollment
When is open enrollment for 2023 health coverage? Open enrollment for 2023 health coverage begins in nearly every state on November 1, 2022. In the majority of the states, this open enrollment for 2023 coverage will run through December 15, 2022. It is possible for an extension to January 15, 2023, but check with […]
Post-Hurricane Stress, Anxiety, Recovery, And PTSD
How hurricanes and natural disasters can cause trauma symptoms and PTSD. Elyssa Barbash Ph.D., 20 September 2017 Stress and PTSD in the Aftermath of Hurricanes Being a Floridian and a trauma psychologist, each year I write about the impact of hurricanes on mental health in the context of trauma and trauma responses. […]
Patient’s Guide To Health Insurance!
Health insurance; just talking about it can increase anyone’s anxiety. What does it cover? What does it cost? What do I owe? These are just some of the questions people ask and worry about. In today’s world, I think we have enough on our plate without concerns on how to pay […]
Mental Health Awareness Month
Techniques for relaxing mind and body In the midst of a long work shift, you may feel that you have little time for many stress management strategies. Breathing exercises, mindful meditation, and progressive relaxation techniques can be a powerful prevention tool against ongoing stress. Some of the exercises below can be done “in the […]
Social Media And Kids
There is no denying the attraction of social media, especially for children. In an instant, they can connect with friends, work on school assignments, share their thoughts, and follow their favorite celebrity. All of this from the comfort of their own room. The Common Sense Media Census in 2019 reported that, “…children aged eight […]
Anxiety
As COVID-19 restrictions keep you in your home; fear of going outside because of the pandemic or the civil unrest that is affecting about every major city in the US becomes a real issue. We see so much misinformation in the mainstream news and social media. First, the “experts” want you to stay at […]
Gaslighting
You may have heard this term before or read something about it. So, what exactly is “gaslighting”? The term gaslighting got it’s start from a 1938 play, made into a movie in 1944, titled, Gaslight, where a man manipulates his wife to the point where she thinks she is losing her mind (Sarkis, 2017). […]
Telepsychiatry
What is “telepsychiatry”? Similar to telemedicine, telepsychiatry is remote access to your mental health provider that allows you to talk to this person and received help. Especially when you are unable to leave your home. The Coronoviarus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act was signed into law to help healthcare providers continue to meet […]
Coronovirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
This is reported from the Center for Disease Control (CDC, March 6, 2020). Common coronaviruses, including types 229E, NL63, OC43, and HKU1, usually cause mild to moderate upper-respiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. The most significant coronaviruses include SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), SARS-CoV, first appearing in Asia in 2003. It then spread […]
Depression; It Affects Everyone!!
Have you ever had one of those days where you simply feel like you cannot go on? Maybe the day has ended and all you can do is think about a way to “change the channel” of your mind. Everyone experiences these feelings at some point in their life. Have you ever had one of […]