Posted on: 08th Apr 2021 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
![How to Combat Social Isolation]()
Even before COVID-19 limited social contact with friends, family and colleagues, many adults experienced loneliness and depression due to limited contact with others. Now, a year after the pandemic forced many people into even greater levels of isolation, the issue of social isolation is especially prevalent in Americans over the age of 50. Despite the physical implications of a global pandemic, research shows the mental health stakes are high, too. A nationwide survey, commissioned by Barclays, found that half of... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, awareness, colorado, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, denver, healthcare, Mental Health
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Posted on: 05th Nov 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
For some, the holidays may be the happiest season of all, but for others the hectic pace and endless to-do lists can take a real toll on their mental health. This year, the impact is heightened by a global health pandemic. According to a survey from Mattress Firm, more than 60 million Americans say COVID-19 has worsened their quality of their sleep, and those losing sleep are often seeing their mental well-being and healthy habits worsen. Nearly half of respondents... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, awareness, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, Denver Metro, health, Mental Health, Sleeping
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Posted on: 18th Jun 2020 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness
For many American workers, how they do their jobs dramatically changed with the spread of COVID-19. Some have shifted to working from home while others moved to part-time or reduced hours. With uncertainty abound, now’s a good time to take stock of your physical and mental health and familiarize yourself with the resources available from your employer. As part of a report on mental health, employee benefits company Unum found nearly three-quarters (74%) of working adults feel big life events... View Article
Tags: #ColoradoMetro, awareness, Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Virus, denver, Denver Metro, health, Mental Health
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Posted on: 11th Dec 2019 | Posted in: Health Library
For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving – not only among family and friends, but to those living in need and the organizations working to help them. If you’re committed to helping improve the lives of others in your community, it may mean thinking long-term. After the lights come down and the New Year’s ball drops, the programs and services provided by most nonprofits and cause-based organizations continue to run year-round. Their ability to help those they... View Article
Tags: awareness, denver, Denver Metro, Giving Back, health, Mental Health
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Posted on: 09th May 2019 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
Pet ownership can have a positive effect on people, including those who may be struggling with mental health. From minimizing loneliness and stress to aiding in social situations, pets can truly go above and beyond for their human companions. “Millions of people are affected by mental health disorders across the U.S., so when a doctor recommends a life with a pet, he or she is truly writing a prescription for a happier, healthier life,” said Jam Stewart, vice president of... View Article
Tags: cat, denver, dog, Mental Health, newwestphysicians, pets
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Posted on: 09th Apr 2019 | Posted in: Health Library
Every year, about 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences a mental illness and 1 in 25 lives with a serious mental illness that substantially interferes with or limits at least one major life activity. Mental illness is a top cause of worker disability in the U.S. and 62 percent of missed work days can be attributed to mental health conditions. A leader in employee benefits, Unum recently published the report, “Strong Minds at Work,” on the prevalence... View Article
Tags: denver, health, Mental Health, newwestphysicians
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Posted on: 24th May 2018 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
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Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness. Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following: Excessive worrying or fear... View Article
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Posted on: 22nd May 2018 | Posted in: General Health and Wellness, Health Library
![Mental Health Awareness Month Is An Opportunity To Reach Out And Offer Support]()
Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to reach out and offer support and encouragement to a friend or loved one who may be struggling. Here is some advice for starting the conversation: Show that you’re concerned in a way that is not confrontational or judgmental. Let them know that you care about them, and you want to check in because you’re concerned about recent changes you’ve noticed in their mood or behavior. Keep questions simple. Ask how... View Article
Tags: behavioralhealth, denver, health, Mental Health, newwestphysicians
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