Mental Health and Behavioral Health Blog

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COVID and Halloween

Whether we're ready or not, the 2020 holiday season is upon us. Usually, this is a stressful time of year—except this year…we are also...

Christina H. Chororos

How Has The Coronavirus Impacted Our Children?

The coronavirus pandemic has been associated with many mental health challenges. Research has shown that there has been an increase in...

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School Tensions and the Strains on Families and Couples

The challenges of figuring out school this year have created tension in many families. Couples may have a difference of opinion - one...

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Fear of Death in Children

SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) has been an absolute nightmare for all of us. This pandemic has derailed our work life, home...

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The Pandemic College Experience

Whether your kid is a freshman entering college for the first time or returning back to college, there are so many emotions we experience...

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How Do We Celebrate Mother's Day?

For many of us, social distancing will make Mother’s Day challenging this year. Our traditional way of celebrating has changed. Due to...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

We Are All In The Same Boat ... Not Really

Let’s think about this. “For some, quarantine is optimal. They are re connecting with family and friends, are comfortable in their homes...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

Having Lost A Loved One Due To COVID-19

Grief is a normal and natural reaction to the death of a loved one. Most of us are not prepared for the long journey of grief which is...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

What The Corona Virus is Teaching Us About Us

A pandemic has a way of bringing us all together. This pandemic reminds me of 911. We all came together as a country and were able to...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

How To Survive The Virus And Each Other: Set Healthy Boundaries With Children

We are facing a health crisis that is spreading quickly across the world and in our community. School closings, restaurants, gyms,...