trauma What We Do After Trauma Can Help Us Overcome It Physical activity, knitting, even video games – anything that engages the mind can dampen our trauma response if we revisit memories haunting us. And as we all process the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s never been more urgent to learn coping strategies, says neurosurgeon and scientist Dr. Rahul Jandial.
friendships It's OK to Risk Awkwardness to Make Friends Isn't it natural to want to socialize after more than a year where it wasn't safe to? And if posting a video is the wrong way to look for friends, what's the right way?
mental health ‘Feel Good' Finds Humor in Emotional Chaos Mae Martin says the second season of “Feel Good” is loosely based on a period in their life about 10 years ago, exaggerated in the show for comedic effect. Lisa Kudrow plays Martin’s uncomfortably worried mom.
Body Dysmorphia What is ‘Zoom Dysmorphia' and How Can I Combat It? For people who struggle with their body image, video calls can exacerbate those issues even further. Insider reporter Anna Medaris says there needs to be a larger conversation about which meetings need to be camera-on and which don’t to protect employees’ mental health.
naomi osaka Naomi Osaka's Decision to Withdraw From the French Open For Her Mental Health is Drawing Wide Support from Athletes, Celebs She also was threatened by all four Grand Slam tournaments with possible additional punishment, including disqualification or suspension, if she continued with her intention to skip post-match pressers.
mental health Athletes Support Naomi Osaka After She Withdraws From French Open Pro athletes including retired tennis star Martina Navratilova, Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Westbrook and many others shared messages of support for tennis phenom Naomi Osaka after she withdrew from the French Open, citing concerns about her mental health and the impact of media interviews on it.
Sports The Stress of Playoff Sports Has Real Health Effects Staying at a high stress level – even if it’s while watching your favorite team – can run your body down, says Dr. Kate Chard. She shared some tips with us on how to manage that game day stress, for the good of your health.
mental health Setting Boundaries in Your Social Life Will Help Post-Pandemic Anxiety We may experience anxiety returning to normal life coming out of the pandemic, though we may not notice the feeling right away or even expect it. It’s going to be a big change, says mental health counselor Todd Baratz. “This is like, moving to another country big change.” Setting boundaries in your social life can help.
mental health 4 Moving Moments When Celebrities Opened Up About Mental Health If you have struggled, you’re not alone. LX News’ Ashley Holt recaps moments when celebrities including Michelle Obama and Demi Lovato were candid about their mental health and coping strategies.
poetry Poet Sabrina Benaim Reads ‘Explaining My Depression to My Mother' Poet Sabrina Benaim went viral on the YouTube channel for Minneapolis publisher Button Poetry, performing this poem. As we make mental health coverage front and center this week, Benaim read “Explaining My Depression to My Mother” live on LX News.
