Behavioral Health Clinic

  One thing that we all can agree is that the global lockdown took its toll on our mental health. It has been more than a year of isolation, anxiety, potential losses, and vagueness. Some saw it as a sneaky way to slow down their lives, while others got stuck in a stressful loop of uncertainty. Months of lockdown sure got our loved ones closer to us. But it abruptly shook our daily life routine. Public health responsibilities (e.g., social distancing, etc.) ignited our stress and anxiety levels- making us lonely and agitated. Fear-based thinking became a pattern, a habit that, for some now has become hard to break. Here below are some hints to overcome unhealthy habits formed during the pandemic. Healthy Ways to Cope With Post-COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety Let’s face it. During stressful quarantine time, we have picked some unhealthy habits such as binge-eating, excess screen time, no workouts, zero productivity, etc. Here are some ways to break the negative thinking and behavior pat...

Maggi Rocha CAPSW, QTT   starts off a three-part series addressing life changes following COVID-19 restrictions. This first video discusses expectations for preparing to go back to work in person, and some potential shifts for those who have been essential workers during this time. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please  click here .

  Maggi Rocha CAPSW, QTT starts off a three-part series addressing life changes following COVID-19 restrictions. This first video discusses expectations for preparing to go back to work in person, and some potential shifts for those who have been essential workers during this time. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please click here .

In the third and final part of the 'Life After the Pandemic' series, Maggi Rocha CAPSW, QTT discusses what to expect with the upcoming school season; how to roll with unexpected policy changes; and the importance of coping with (and potentially preventing) burnout for yourself and your family. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please  click here .

One thing that we all can agree is that the global lockdown took its toll on our mental health. It has been more than a year of isolation, anxiety, potential losses, and vagueness. Some saw it as a sneaky way to slow down their lives, while others got stuck in a stressful loop of uncertainty. Months of lockdown sure got our loved ones closer to us. But it abruptly shook our daily life routine. Public health responsibilities (e.g., social distancing, etc.) ignited our stress and anxiety levels- making us lonely and agitated. Fear-based thinking became a pattern, a habit that, for some now has become hard to break. Here below are some hints to overcome unhealthy habits formed during the pandemic. Healthy Ways to Cope With Post-COVID-19 Stress and Anxiety Let’s face it. During stressful quarantine time, we have picked some unhealthy habits such as binge-eating, excess screen time, no workouts, zero productivity, etc. Here are some ways to break the negative thinking and behavior patterns:...

Maggi Rocha CAPSW, QTT starts off a three-part series addressing life changes following COVID-19 restrictions. This first video discusses expectations for preparing to go back to work in-person, and some potential shifts for those who have been essential workers during this time. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please  click here .

Scheduling and then engaging in pleasurable activities, also called behavioral activation in the mental health world, is a therapy technique that is often used to treat individuals with depression and anxiety. Research consistently demonstrates that when we experience an increase in mental health symptoms, we are likely to begin isolating more. Inadvertently, we may not notice that we are not socializing as much or are not taking part in previously enjoyed endeavors. COVID-19 of course led nearly all of us to engage in fewer social endeavors. Scientists believe that, aside from the anxiety that COVID-19 itself induced, the related lifestyle changes involving isolation and the removal of pleasurable activities from our lives has resulted in significant mental health sequelae. As creatures of habit, it may take an extra push to get back into socializing and engaging in pleasurable pursuits. If you believe that these can be done safely,  Behavioral Health Clinic staff   encourage...

People often imagine pregnancy as a time of hopes and dreams filled with positivity, but often moms can feel very different than they expected even if the pregnancy has been a long-time plan. Working through that “mom-guilt” can be one of the most difficult and most important things to be able to do during pregnancy and postpartum. Primary caregivers often encounter feelings of shame, embarrassment, or guilt surrounding the decisions they make in course of pregnancy and raising their children. During the covid-19 pandemic, increased fear, anxiety, and isolation it may feel even harder to manage the stress and anxiety of navigating a new arrival. While these feelings may never dissipate entirely, there are steps you can take to help keep them in check and use them to your advantage. Set Boundaries.  Setting clear boundaries and expectations can be really hard, and without them you may be left feeling that increase in guilt. Letting others know ahead of time what you need and practic...

People often imagine pregnancy as a time of hopes and dreams filled with positivity, but often moms can feel very different than they expected even if the pregnancy has been a long-time plan. Working through that “mom-guilt” can be one of the most difficult and most important things to be able to do during pregnancy and postpartum. Primary caregivers often encounter feelings of shame, embarrassment, or guilt surrounding the decisions they make in course of pregnancy and raising their children. During the covid-19 pandemic, increased fear, anxiety, and isolation it may feel even harder to manage the stress and anxiety of navigating a new arrival. While these feelings may never dissipate entirely, there are steps you can take to help keep them in check and use them to your advantage. Set Boundaries.  Setting clear boundaries and expectations can be really hard, and without them you may be left feeling that increase in guilt. Letting others know ahead of time what you need and practic...