Losing a loved one can be an overwhelming experience. Yet, some find themselves in a bewildering state of numbness at first—a disconcerting absence of feeling when one expects sorrow to overflow. If you’ve found yourself in this space, seemingly untouched by waves of grief, know that you’re not alone. This…
It’s proven that data trends can accurately predict spikes in the flu, Covid-19, and other ailments. As such, for the second year running, Thriveworks analyzed Google Trends data and weather patterns from the last several years to predict the peak and severity of the current year’s seasonal depression – and…
We all know that self-care is good for you, but it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick list of simple self-care tips, given to us by our expert clinicians, on practices you can use to create a great self-care routine. These tips…
Nothing prepares us for the loss of a loved one—whether from death, a divorce, or simply them moving to a new area. The grief that comes with loss is overwhelming. And it doesn’t usually go away quickly. Months, even years following, you might be asking, “How long does grief last?…
Worry and stress are feelings that everyone faces in their daily life. Stress can come from many aspects of living. At its core, though, it’s meant to be a sort of warning bell within the body, alerting it to danger or hazards both physical and psychological. In moderation, stress can…
Growing up, my brother and I were both very active (and yes, our parents were very busy). I played soccer, basketball, and tennis, and even danced for a while. Meanwhile, my brother also played soccer, basketball, and tennis, as well as baseball and track. Needless to say, we were practicing,…
No matter how strong you are, the truth is that divorce is hard, and it is sure to affect you in one way or another. Divorce means that a chapter of your life is ending, and it can be difficult to come to that realization — and even harder to…
About one in six kids in the United States struggle with a treatable mental health disorder, and only half of them get the professional help they need. As a parent or caregiver, you provide consistent support for your child. You help teach them how to navigate life’s challenges. An important…
If you ever doubted the mental health benefits of being close to nature, you need look no further than recent research on green spaces and the Covid-19 pandemic. Population studies show that people who lived near green spaces during the pandemic fared better mentally than people with limited access to…
Waiting… how much of our lives do we spend waiting? Right now, I know people who are waiting to find out if: a lump is cancerous they are going to lose their baby she is going to lose her job he is going to get into graduate school her marriage…
Memory can make learning difficult, but the good news is that you can work to improve your memory. There are three main types of memory: working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Working memory and short-term memory allow you to store and use temporary information, while long-term holds your lifelong…
On January 3rd, a snowstorm pummelled the East Coast, and Fredericksburg, Virginia (my home) got the brunt of it. The first couple hours of snowfall were idyllic. I enjoyed the white, winter backdrop in the window behind me, as I sipped my coffee and completed the day’s journal entry (hello,…
