Mania is a disruptive condition involving erratic behavior and an unusually high level of physical and mental activity. During a severe manic episode, you might experience a break with reality, or psychosis. The leading symptoms of psychosis include delusional ideas, hallucinations and paranoia. What Happens During a Manic Episode? Mania looks different for everyone, but…
Last week, government officials gathered in Philadelphia to unveil 988: the nation’s new mental health crisis hotline. On Saturday, July 16th, people all over the country gained the ability to call or text 9-8-8 to receive help from mental health professionals. This service, modeled after 911, has finally been rolled out after more than two…
Self-care has become somewhat of a buzzword in recent years, but it’s more than a passing fad. Self-care encompasses any healthy activity you do to take more ownership of your physical and mental wellness, but unfortunately, it’s often the first thing people ignore when their schedules get hectic. In honor of International Self-Care Day on…
Bullying doesn’t just happen in the schoolyard. Professionals can also experience bullying in the workplace. There are many reasons why people bully and there are steps a professional can take to bring it to a stop. National Stop Bullying Day is October 13, a day focused on examining the causes, the effects, and the solutions…
Even during “normal” times, the stress felt by frontline workers can be tremendous. Now, during the coronavirus pandemic, the psychological stress among frontline workers has become a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Unprecedented Pressure During the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers are facing a level of pressure that is unprecedented. As they help others…
Workplace stress is often associated with high-pressure careers such as those in emergency medicine, aviation, and law enforcement fields. Professionals who work in an office, including lawyers, can also experience high levels of stress throughout the day. Knowing how to relieve stress at your desk can help you reduce some of your physical pain while…
Professionals are under a lot of stress normally and their stress level has increased significantly over the past year and a half, during the pandemic. Two areas in particular, aviation and healthcare, are seeing high burnout rates. Burnout in physicians and pilots has some surprising similarities. What is Burnout? Burnout can happen when you’re overworked,…
Working as a professional in any industry has its challenges. Physicians, lawyers, and pilots each face a uniquely stressful day each time they go to work. The same is true of professional therapists. Do therapists go to therapy? Therapy for therapists can be an important aspect of their health and well-being, just as therapy can…
You live in a stressful world and you work in a stressful job. On top of all of that, the pandemic of the past year has added stress to your everyday life. During Stress Awareness Month, take the time to understand your stress and how it can affect your mental and physical health. Your chronic…
Physicians, lawyers, and pilots in Philadelphia, in Hawaii, and across the country face challenges that come with the stress of their jobs every day. Some professionals are well-equipped to cope with the stress in a healthy way. However, sometimes the stress is overwhelming or the individual just isn’t able to manage it appropriately. March is…