Tag: mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic landed in San Diego county on March 9, 2020 with a woman who had traveled abroad and brought the virus back to this region.
With almost a year of hindsight, what do social service providers think could have been better planned or better executed?
McAlister Institute, a social service agency that partners with county Health and Human Services...
By Stanley Popovich
Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the help they need for various reasons.
Making excuses for not getting treatment for your anxiety issues will not solve anything.
With this in mind, here are a few reasons why getting help...
On Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2020, the County Health and Human Services Agency confirmed 1,546 new COVID-19 cases, passing a record set just a few days prior. The rise in cases and hospitalizations, and San Diego’s readmittance to the purple tier, has cast a shadow on the winter holidays.
According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control in June, nearly 40%...
COVID-19 has undoubtedly turned people’s worlds upside down. While the stay-at-home orders, loss of routine and feelings of uncertainty can cause stress and anxiety for many, it can be particularly difficult for those living with mental illness.
“In this pandemic, we are facing many unknowns — economically, socially, medically and otherwise,” says Lori Alford, LCSW, a therapist with Sharp Grossmont...
