In times of trouble, it can be tremendously difficult to see the forest through that thick stand of trees ā giant leafy Southern Oaks if youāre ādown Southā like us. Mix in a pandemic with the natural bumpy road called Life, and those happy feelings can get lost in the exhaust āand exhaustion. But maybe [ā¦]
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We live in a time when we can communicate with friends and family via just a few taps on a smartphone screen. However, despite the increased connectivity that technology brings, research indicates that as a society, we are lonelier than ever before. Recent research has shown that there are more than 11 million seniorsĀ (aged 65 [ā¦]
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Social distancing is when individuals maintain an increased physical distance from one another. It is used to help communities minimize contagious diseases by reducing the possibility of infection. This is important to our physical health. The problem is maintaining oneās mental health while social distancing. Humans are social animals, so it feels unnatural to stay [ā¦]
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When you are depressed, it is difficult to be motivated. But people with depression can get help, reach out to speak with a professional counselor to talk through your issues and improve your life. You deserve to be happy. There are things you can do to manage your depression. Small life adjustments that you may [ā¦]
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While worrying about your parentsā social connections doesnāt seem like it should be at the top of your list of concerns, it actually is so much more important that we realize. Did you know that feelings of loneliness can negatively affect both physical and mental health? Additionally, isolation is linked to cognitive decline and puts [ā¦]
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