Post-Storm Mental Health
Introduction Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods, can have devastating consequences for individuals and communities. Beyond the immediate physical damage, these events can also lead to significant mental health challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety (American Psychological Association, 2021). This paper explores the phenomenon of post-storm anxiety, its prevalence, contributing factors, and […]
How to Use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Help Parents Manage the Stress of School Safety of their Children
By: Karen Schwartz, LMHC and Yvette Triana, LMHC 1. Acknowledge Your Anxiety and Fear It is normal for parents to have overwhelming fear and anxiety for their children’s safety. Instead, rather than trying to suppress or control these feelings, ACT teaches individuals to accept them. Talk to the parent about how fear is a natural […]
A PMHNP-BC Perspective on the Mental Health of Families of Dementia Patients
By Jessie Helmbright, PMHNP Dementia is a neurological disease that worsens with time and impacts thinking, memory, and behavior. It is very taxing on sufferers and their relatives. Although the patient’s well-being is frequently the main priority, caregivers’ mental health—especially that of family members—must also be taken into consideration. This blog post examines the typical […]
