by Terry Levy | May 17, 2023 | well-being
Earlier this month, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a public health advisory raising the alarm about the “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” affecting our nation. Dr. Murthy referred to data showing that about half of U.S. adults reported...
by Terry Levy | Jan 17, 2023 | well-being
Although were putting the worst of the global pandemic behind us last year, 2022 was another tough year for many of us. Inflation, uncertainty about our economy, leadership and the future as well as continuing societal divisions, caused a lot of angst for Americans....
by Terry Levy | Aug 19, 2022 | Parenting, well-being
After a long, often unstructured and lazy summer, August is back-to-school time and kids have to readjust to early mornings, packed schedules, hours of learning, sports and homework. For some students, the return to the classroom can be tough, especially when they are...
by Terry Levy | Nov 24, 2020 | Psychology, well-being
Thanksgiving will no doubt look very different this year. Smaller family gatherings, less travel and Zoom dinners may be the way we celebrate in 2020. But even though this year has been terrible for so many, one thing we can (and should) still do is feel and express...
by Terry Levy | Aug 10, 2020 | COVID-19, Education, well-being
As we get ready to send our students back to school – whether they can go fully in-person, a few days a week, or attend virtually – it is critical to keep in mind that they have been through a historically tumultuous time. Like everyone, young people have had to...