by Sue Robbins | Mar 24, 2021 | Wellness
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired — but that’s not a bad thing. The researchers found microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their...
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 | Dec 10, 2020 | Adolescents and Children
Yes, this is an anxious time, and yes, everyone is anxious, but it is particularly hard to be an anxious kid in an anxious time. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders in children and adolescents (and this was true before the pandemic), and they...