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Thursday, July 22, 2021
Social connectedness: More important than ever for all of us
Many of us struggled during Ohio’s initial COVID-19 “lockdown.” Personally, I struggled with the isolation, feeling both agitated and unmotivated. I couldn’t concentrate on anything. It was difficult to maintain social distancing, despite knowing that it was dangerous and irresponsible. Most people were (and are) concerned about COVID, becoming... Continue Reading
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Returning to "normal" presents new and unexpected challenges
By July 4, nearly 70% of American adults will have at least one vaccination shot. Children 12 years of age and older are beginning to get vaccinated at a pretty good clip, and now we are hearing those vaccinations may soon be available for children as young as two years... Continue Reading
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
As we emerge from the pandemic, so also may the crush of unseen mental health issues
According to CNN, US lawmakers are now calling for research into the coronavirus pandemic's impact on mental health. A Covid-19 Mental Health Research Act could be introduced soon. The legislation would direct $100 million annually for five years to the National Institute of Mental Health to fund research on the... Continue Reading
Monday, February 15, 2021
Chronic stress from pandemic is nothing new to families living in poverty
Chronic and persistent stress. That is what this pandemic is causing. The Covid-19 pandemic has created a lot of pressure on families, and their kids have now been dealing with this pandemic for a full year. It seems like people have hit a wall. I am now frequently getting calls from... Continue Reading
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Changing Hearts and Minds
So, what can we do to move forward? The issue of police brutality remains in the news. It has always been an issue, but it has come to the surface and we must deal with it (and other forms of systemic racism) now. Beech Brook staff have spent the last... Continue Reading
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