As COVID-19 vaccinations are rolled out across the country, we are encouraging Marylanders to take action.
The Truth About COVID-19 Vaccinations
Safe Celebrations for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the start of the most wonderful time of the year - but this year it looks a bit different.
Coping is Not a Race
Mental health gained a huge amount of attention this year. As quickly as news spread about the pandemic, social scientists began predicting a spike in mental health needs. This was helpful in that it reduced the stigma of having public discussions on coping with mental health issues.
Important information for student loan borrowers during COVID-19
The CARES Act provides automatic suspension of principal and interest payment on federally held student loans through September 30, 2020. An Executive Order directs the Department of Education to extend these benefits until December 31, 2020.
Help, I’m Homeschooling, or Schooling at Home! (Part 2)
One of the greatest needs right now is grace – for yourself, for your children, and for your children’s teachers and school. COVID has added unanticipated challenges requiring adaptation from all.
Indoor Air Quality and COVID
New research shows that the six-foot distance may actually not be adequate to prevent exposure in indoor settings.
A Family Routine for Your Child’s Well-Being
Research suggests that children may gain security and positive well-being out of the spontaneous moments of being together. Those moments can happen during ordinary, daily routines such as doing chores together. Family routines are an important part of coping with challenging situations.
Get The Most Out of Your Health Insurance by Using Your Essential Benefits
To stay healthy, you should know what benefits your insurance provides and how to use them.
Practice Self-Care During the Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have all been stuck in the house, consuming new information, working from home, while also taking care of our loved ones. We have been practicing “social distancing” and staying indoors. This can take a toll on our mental health and it is important that we stop and take some time each day to practice self-care.
After You Breathe – Three Ways to Cope with the Ambiguous Losses of the Pandemic
Special guest post written by Alexander E. Chan., Ph.D., LMFT ; State Specialist – Mental & Behavioral Health; University of Maryland Extension.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting quarantines began, social scientists have jump started the coping process by labeling an experience we are all facing: grief.
Breathing Room 