Mental Health and Behavioral Health Blog

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,...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

Anxiety Can Be Just As Contagious As The Coronavirus

When a family becomes stressed, everyone feels anxious. The anxiety moves easily from person to person in the family. Anxiety that...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

Should Stepparents Discipline Their Stepchildren?

Parenting is never easy, having a blended family with biological children and stepchildren makes parenting even more challenging. As...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

Taking What Others Say Personally

Warren Buffet is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist, who is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...

Maria Sikoutris Di Iorio

Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder

The rush and excitement of the holiday season is now over. We are facing 46 more days before we can welcome Spring 2020. For some of us...