There are lots of reasons to leave fireworks displays to the professionals. Beyond the risk of personal injury and fire, many veterans and their families have come to dread July 4th celebrations, which this year seemed to start in mid-June. As Independence Day approaches, many of our nation’s veterans have become prisoners in their own […]
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Consider Mental Health In The Way We Work Post-Pandemic
In coming weeks, New York will officially reopen for business and millions of us will shed our sweatpants, venture from our quarantined homes, and brave the rush hour commute. It won’t be like any other Monday morning. COVID-19 has changed the world, it’s changed all of us, and it’s changed the way we work. We’ll be returning to work — assuming […]
COVID-19 Lays Bare Long Island’s Health Care Disparities
Gov. Cuomo has put New York State on PAUSE, directing all non-essential workers to work from home, and requiring everyone else to maintain a 6-foot distance from others in public. Thankfully, that bold strategy has flattened the COVID-19 curve, lowered infection rates and saved countless lives. The benefits, however, haven’t been universal. Black and Hispanic […]
COVID-19 Quarantine Reading Recommendations
With social isolation the law of the land right now, you’ve got a great opportunity to catch up on some reading. Here’s a quick list of some non-fiction books you might enjoy: Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and […]
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Isolation
Social isolation helps limit the spread of COVID-19 and saves lives, but paradoxically might put people — especially those with substance-use disorders and mental health conditions — at higher risk of death due to drug overdose, alcohol poisoning and suicide. In January, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that more Americans were […]
Online Resources for People with Substance Use Disorders and Their Families
The social isolation necessary to prevent COVID-19 transmission can be rough, especially for people with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and their families who often rely on support groups, fellowships and clinicians. Fortunately, a variety of online resources are available to help fill the gap. Here’s a list that I will update regularly as new resources […]
Know Why You Didn’t Exercise Yesterday?
You didn’t have time. You didn’t feel 100%. You figured you’d do it today. Something unexpected came up. It was too cold outside. None of that is true. In reality, you decided that doing something else would feel better than exercise. That’s how our brains work. Relaxing, watching Netflix, lying on the couch, spending time […]
Questions to Ask Yourself After Dry January
Dry January 2020 has come to a close and whether not you made it the full 31 days without a beer, glass of wine or a mixed drink, it might be useful to reflect on the experience. Here are some questions to get you started… Was it difficult to go 31 days without alcohol? When […]