I am struggling with anxiety and maybe depression during this pandemic and nothing I have tried, from journaling to gratitude journaling, has worked.
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Q: I think I need a therapist. Where do I start? A: We will walk you through it. Before we do, we want to acknowledge your bravery. Many of us are going through this and we thank you for asking openly and honestly about how to find help. In fact, approximately 40% of Americans report Read more…
Yikes! I just cracked a tooth!! Can I blame the pandemic?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Yes! Dentists are seeing an uptick in cracked and damaged teeth that might very well be pandemic-related. As if we didn’t have enough to worry about! In a recent New York Times article, Dr. Tammy Chen, a Manhattan prosthodontist, explained how COVID-19 might lead to dental fractures. (Info here is excerpted and adapted from Read more…
It’s the first day of virtual school and I’m already losing my mind. How am I going to survive this?
Families/Kids Mental Health School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Parents, we see you. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. It’s really, really hard. Many parents are being tasked with managing virtual learning, often involving age-inappropriate expectations for our young children to spend hours (and hours) seated/on Zoom calls. All around us, parents–especially moms–are taking leaves of absence from their careers in order to Read more…
How can I support my elderly family member as the pandemic continues?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Continue to ask your family member what his/her/their wishes are and how you can support; continue to engage socially through virtual means; encourage hobbies/activities/interests; and provide support to caregivers. We just love this cartoon that helps depict this. Full view as well as a printable guide available here. Stay safe. Stay sane. And let’s Read more…
I live alone. What things should I think about to keep on keeping on during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental Health
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Q: I think I need a therapist. Where do I start? A: We will walk you through it. Before we do, we want to acknowledge your bravery. Many of us are going through this and we thank you for asking openly and honestly about how to find help. In fact, approximately 40% of Americans report Read more…
Yikes! I just cracked a tooth!! Can I blame the pandemic?
Mental Health Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Yes! Dentists are seeing an uptick in cracked and damaged teeth that might very well be pandemic-related. As if we didn’t have enough to worry about! In a recent New York Times article, Dr. Tammy Chen, a Manhattan prosthodontist, explained how COVID-19 might lead to dental fractures. (Info here is excerpted and adapted from Read more…
It’s the first day of virtual school and I’m already losing my mind. How am I going to survive this?
Families/Kids Mental Health School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Parents, we see you. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. It’s really, really hard. Many parents are being tasked with managing virtual learning, often involving age-inappropriate expectations for our young children to spend hours (and hours) seated/on Zoom calls. All around us, parents–especially moms–are taking leaves of absence from their careers in order to Read more…
How can I support my elderly family member as the pandemic continues?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Continue to ask your family member what his/her/their wishes are and how you can support; continue to engage socially through virtual means; encourage hobbies/activities/interests; and provide support to caregivers. We just love this cartoon that helps depict this. Full view as well as a printable guide available here. Stay safe. Stay sane. And let’s Read more…
I live alone. What things should I think about to keep on keeping on during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental Health
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Yes! Dentists are seeing an uptick in cracked and damaged teeth that might very well be pandemic-related. As if we didn’t have enough to worry about! In a recent New York Times article, Dr. Tammy Chen, a Manhattan prosthodontist, explained how COVID-19 might lead to dental fractures. (Info here is excerpted and adapted from Read more…
It’s the first day of virtual school and I’m already losing my mind. How am I going to survive this?
Families/Kids Mental Health SchoolMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Parents, we see you. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. It’s really, really hard. Many parents are being tasked with managing virtual learning, often involving age-inappropriate expectations for our young children to spend hours (and hours) seated/on Zoom calls. All around us, parents–especially moms–are taking leaves of absence from their careers in order to Read more…
How can I support my elderly family member as the pandemic continues?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Continue to ask your family member what his/her/their wishes are and how you can support; continue to engage socially through virtual means; encourage hobbies/activities/interests; and provide support to caregivers. We just love this cartoon that helps depict this. Full view as well as a printable guide available here. Stay safe. Stay sane. And let’s Read more…
I live alone. What things should I think about to keep on keeping on during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental Health
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Parents, we see you. Parenting in a pandemic is hard. It’s really, really hard. Many parents are being tasked with managing virtual learning, often involving age-inappropriate expectations for our young children to spend hours (and hours) seated/on Zoom calls. All around us, parents–especially moms–are taking leaves of absence from their careers in order to Read more…
How can I support my elderly family member as the pandemic continues?
Families/Kids Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Continue to ask your family member what his/her/their wishes are and how you can support; continue to engage socially through virtual means; encourage hobbies/activities/interests; and provide support to caregivers. We just love this cartoon that helps depict this. Full view as well as a printable guide available here. Stay safe. Stay sane. And let’s Read more…
I live alone. What things should I think about to keep on keeping on during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental Health
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Continue to ask your family member what his/her/their wishes are and how you can support; continue to engage socially through virtual means; encourage hobbies/activities/interests; and provide support to caregivers. We just love this cartoon that helps depict this. Full view as well as a printable guide available here. Stay safe. Stay sane. And let’s Read more…
I live alone. What things should I think about to keep on keeping on during this pandemic?
Mental HealthAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental Health
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Whether you’re a student living in a studio apartment downtown or retired and living alone in the community, this pandemic has been HARD. Balancing infection control risks with social connection and extreme levels of uncertainty can be especially stressful when living alone. Three common areas of concern among individuals who live alone include maintaining Read more…
What is crisis fatigue?
Mental HealthLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying Safe
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: When life requires operating at “surge capacity” well beyond the initial surge. It’s bad for our brains and our bodies. Experts* recommend Three P’s to help cope: 1. Pick your battles wisely Put your energy into a few key priorities. Say “no” (or, if it’s helpful, “not yet”) to the peripheral. 2. Proactively seek Read more…
What are you nerdy girls doing to stay healthy in these crazy times?
Mental Health Staying SafeMalia Jones, PhD MPH
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Malia polled the NG’s, and here are some themes: exercise, mindfulness, getting outdoors, making connections with friends and family (by phone or Zoom, outside, or within our pods), doing what we love (and avoiding what we don’t love), takeout, and … bad TV. In fact, our back-channel chat on this question devolved (evolved?) into Read more…
Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Amanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Time for a little Sunday support with nerdy guest expert Dr. Caroline Connolly…. A: Yes! Here are three simple strategies that we can offer from positive psychology. Positive psychology can help us amplify the positive. It can help us build upon the best in ourselves, and from our lives. We can do this by engaging Read more…
What do we know about the true prevalence of COVID-19 “long-haulers”?
Clinical Symptoms Mental HealthAmanda Simanek, PhD MPH
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe Videos
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: We are still learning about how many people who get COVID-19 fall into this category. A new article by Ed Yong (linked below) provides a comprehensive overview of the experiences of people who have suffered long-term symptoms and sequelae from this infection and highlights some of the key knowns and unknowns. A few take-aways: Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college
Mental Health School Staying Safe VideosMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening School
Malia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have been affected by the pandemic, getting sent home and coming back for the college Read more…
Young Adults, Mental Health, and College
Families/Kids Mental Health Reopening SchoolMalia Jones, PhD MPH
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental Health
Pandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental Health
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Nerdy Guest Amani Martorella chats with Malia about young adults, mental health, and college. Amani Martorella, MSSW, is the Senior Clinical Social Worker at the Johns Hopkins University’s student counseling center, and the senior staff advisor for A Place To Talk, a campus peer mental health support group. She talks about how college students have Read more…
Hamilton Parody Video
Mental HealthPandemic getting you down? Try these strategies to boost your mental health: – Mindfulness – Laughter – Hamilton parodies Link to original FB post
HELP! I’ve had COVID-19 and now I’m losing my hair! Are the two related?
Clinical Symptoms Mental HealthSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A. Frustratingly, yes. More and more COVID-19 survivors have reported excessive hair loss following infection. Although this complication may not rank up there with some of more serious consequences that have been reported among “long-haulers,” excessive hair loss is still pretty disconcerting. It also adds yet another source of distress, with impacts on morale and Read more…
Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: It is likely that many children and adolescents are experiencing stress and mental health symptoms as a consequence of the pandemic, but we do not yet know the long term effects. Here is what we do know: -In the U.S. and in many parts of the world, children receive mental health support in school Read more…
How might the increased number of deaths in the world due to Covid-19 affect the people who are alive?
Mental HealthAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and Misinformation
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: The ripples caused by Covid-19 deaths affect everyone. Losing a family member or loved one, particularly a member of your immediate family, can drastically impact the physical and mental wellbeing of survivors within that network and their communities. A recent study estimated that every individual who loses their life as a result of Covid-19 Read more…
Are there evidence-based tips for dealing with the uncertain state of ……everything?!
Mental Health Uncertainty and MisinformationLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Our brains are wired to despise uncertainty. Cognitive scientists advise a COMPLY – CONSOLIDATE – CONSULT strategy to help cope. Context: During a pandemic – and this current one is clearly on brand – uncertainty reigns. As Drs. Geeta Menon and Ellie Kyung articulate in a recent Harvard Business Review article, it’s natural to Read more…
Is sex dead??
Mental HealthAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying Safe
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: With the extra household duties, the zoom fatigue, the existential anxieties, the sadness all around us….it is no wonder that many of us may not be feeling remotely in the mood for sex. Whether you are partnered or not, COVID-19 can be an extremely isolating & lonely time. First of all, we know that Read more…
What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic?
Families/Kids Mental Health Staying SafeAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental Health
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: Provide children with a sense of control. Keep them informed. Get them engaged. The basic rules: 1. Answer children’s questions in a developmentally appropriate manner (using stories or play is a great way to do this for younger children). 2. Stick to routine and schedule (this is harder to do so many months into Read more…
Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental Health
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
A: While we know that the effects of quarantine, isolation, and stay at home orders can be challenging, it is not a given that we will all develop mental health issues. A bit of optimism….the latest research tells us this: -We all respond differently, so we cannot assume that some of us won’t be resilient Read more…
How has the pandemic affected fathers?
Families/Kids Mental HealthAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
Introducing Nerdy Guest Dr. Tova Walsh, PhD, MSW of UW-Madison School of Social Work. Dr. Walsh’s research focuses on improving health and wellbeing in families that are experiencing special stressors. Her work includes understanding the parenting support needs of new fathers and military-connected parents. A: Short answer: Like everyone else, dads have been through a Read more…
