Coping with the Loss of a Loved One while Social Distancing Coping with the loss of a loved one can be challenging in the best of times, but many people have had to confront such challenges at a time unlike any other in modern history. By
Read more →Foods that can Positively Affect Mood No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s due to the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed, or COVID blues, many factors affect a person’s mood. Interestingly, certain foods have been found to
Read more →Gambling Doesn’t just Affect the Gambler – Know the Signs By Angela DiRosa New Year’s Day symbolizes fresh starts and new beginnings. People use January as a benchmark to reprioritize their lives, and with the unique challenges that last year brought, many of us are looking ahead
Read more →If You Love Someone, Take Them to The Dentist! By Dr. Shilpa Kapoor, DDS, MS, BDS Nothing says “I love you” better than scheduling a dental visit for you and your family. These days, dental care involves much more than just cleanings and cavities. In fact,
Read more →What Would You Do? Could You Make a Difference? By Karl Shallowhorn and Dr. Kenyani Davis Ever see the popular television show What Would You Do? Each episode presents a scenario in which bystanders witness an event without realizing they are being filmed, and how the
Read more →Strategies to Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder Winter can be an awe-inspiring time of year. Snow-covered landscapes and opportunities to enjoy sports including skiing and snowboarding make winter a favorite time of year for nature enthusiasts and athletes. But, as fun as winter can be for some,
Read more →New ECMC Podcast: Stress Management through Holidays, Pandemic, More Chief Clinical Psychologist Lisa A. Keenan-Uschold, Ph.D., Offers Valuable Info & Advice BUFFALO, NEW YORK— Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation recently completed production of new True Care Healthcast podcast that offers coping strategies and advice to help get through the
Read more →New ECMC Videos Offer Coping Advice for Holidays, Pandemic, More Chief Clinical Psychologist Lisa A. Keenan-Uschold, Ph.D., Provides Valuable Coping Tips BUFFALO, NEW YORK— Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation recently completed production of new videos that offer coping strategies and advice to help get through the upcoming
Read more →Your Children’s Mental Health During the Pandemic by Peter Kates A recent report published in Time Magazine confirms that while COVID-19 is sparing most kids’ bodies, it’s not being kind to their minds. Saba Abaci, M.D. Medical Director of Children’s Behavioral Health Services at Univera Healthcare,
Read more →What’s the Problem with Gambling? Legal gambling is more accessible than ever before. While many people can enjoy occasional gambling responsibly, many others are vulnerable to problem gambling. According to the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), nearly 668,000 New York adults
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