Tag: Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health
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Health Matters 10/9: Hitting the Reset Button to Improve Mental Health
By Amy Hiraldo, L.C.S.W. Each day, billions of people around the world log on to a digital device – whether a desktop or laptop, a smartphone or smartwatch – to do everything from checking email to checking the weather. They order groceries with a few clicks. Find a date by swiping right. Search for houses,…
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Health Matters 9/2: Returning to School Can Be Harder Than Ever for Students with Anxiety
By Madhurani Khare, M.D. For children who experience school-related anxiety, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a double-edged sword. Many have enjoyed remote learning and not having to deal with all that comes along with a typical school day – riding the bus, navigating the hallways, finding a seat in the cafeteria. But now, with some…
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HEALTH MATTERS 5/1: Struggling with Substance Abuse, Addiction During COVID-19 Crisis
By Nicole Orro, L.P.C., L.C.A.D.C. People who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction are especially vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19, both mentally and physically. Moreover, the virus may lead many more people to develop substance abuse problems as they turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with the crisis. Look no further than…
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HEALTH MATTERS 4/10: Handling the Emotional Challenges of COVID-19
By Jessica Levy, L.C.S.W. With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread around the world, it is threatening not only people’s physical health, but their emotional health as well. As with many uncertain and stressful situations, feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and even boredom can become overwhelming. There are, however, ways to cope with these…