by Sue Robbins | Apr 6, 2021 | Adolescents and Children
When parents bring their children in for medical care these days, there is no such thing as a casual, “Hey, how’s it going?” We doctors walk into every exam room prepared to hear a story of sadness and stress, or at the very least, of coping and keeping it together in...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 22, 2021 | Migraine
Whether they occur chronically or are episodic, migraine episodes can cause a lot of stress. Stress can also trigger migraine episodes, thereby leading to a vicious cycle that may feel hard to escape from. The link between migraine and mental health Migraine and...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 21, 2021 | Adolescents and Children, Miscellaneous
I heard my 7-year-old son’s cries of frustration loud and clear despite the closed door between us. Seconds earlier, I’d left him stationed at a desk in my bedroom, hoping he’d complete at least a portion of his virtual school assignments without me at his side...
by Sue Robbins | Jan 28, 2021 | Migraine, Wellness
This pandemic year has left too many of us feeling isolated and lonely. As we head into 2021, here is some advice from Well on how to replace loneliness with opportunities for connection. How to Combat Pandemic Loneliness By Emily Sohn After months of lockdowns and...
by Sue Robbins | Dec 22, 2020 | Wellness
What does it take to get some people to go outside and experience nature? For some urban dwellers, it took the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers say. The new study finds that 26% of people visiting parks during early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely — or...
