For many of us, the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent social distancing has created abrupt changes that we’re still adjusting to. When it comes to remaining connected to our friends and family, we’re getting creative and relying on technology to maintain relationships. But when it comes to escaping from the constant drone of the dire news…
Hala Khouri is a wellness expert and somatic therapist as well as a trauma-informed yoga teacher. She recently led an online webinar Anxiety Rx During Coronavirus. The webinar gave an overview of the basic physiology of stress and trauma, ways we personally deal with stress, provided some somatic tools to settle and calm the nervous…
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a need to help our community heal, become better informed, and manage the stress, anxiety, and other challenges that have resulted. Our Flawless advisory board member Dr. Bruce Perry recently hosted a live webinar to help build important connectivity within our community, as well as to share some tips to…
As we continue to support one another during social distancing and other challenges from the spread of coronavirus, the Oregon Health and Science University recently held a webinar, Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak, to discuss mental health patterns during early phases of the COVID19 outbreak, describe system-level responses to assist mental health care during…
In the midst of sudden changes and a national effort to practice social distancing, there has been a lot that we have to learn to adjust to in the near and distant future. One of those things that we can’t overlook is how to be a parent during a time where children are not physically…
Our community of organizations is advocating and prioritizing mental health during this important time, and we were very proud to be a signatory on this letter to Vice President Pence from The Kennedy Forum calling for the government to fully address the mental health implications of the unfolding Coronavirus public health crisis. While it is…
Clear, Science-based Communications; Efforts to Minimize Post-Traumatic Stress; and Increased Access to Care Must be Prioritized Today, The Kennedy Forum sent a letter signed by more than 40 health advocacy organizations urging Vice President Mike Pence, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield,…
