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COVID’ “The Psychological Effect”
We are all struggling with the impact of COVID-19 compounded with calls for social justice, political polarization, and an economic downturn. In this episode, Psychotherapist Ric Mathews discusses the psychological and physiological effects of our prolonged stress and the tools we can use to help balance our emotional wellbeing.
REdefining our relationship to technology in quarantine
If coronavirus was the lead actor in the story of 2020, technology has certainly been its co-star. And, as we continue to use technology to navigate our new world online, where do we draw the line? To live without technology in today’s world isn’t really practical or an option for most. So, what can we do to slow down the over-dominance technology has taken on our lives?
Insider: I’m in my 20’s and i’ve never had sex. how do i tell my partner?
It's normal to feel stressed and anxious about your first time having partnered sex, considering how much emphasis our society puts on the idea of losing virginity. But with a little soul-searching, research, and communication, your first time with your partner could be the start of an empowering and pleasurable new adventure.
Mic.com: how to cope with skin hunger during the pandemic if you live alone
Over prolonged periods, a lack of physical contact with others may lead to skin hunger, a phenomenon with emotional and psychological consequences. Ric Mathews, a psychotherapist in New York City, shed some light on the importance of touch and how to cope with skin hunger during the pandemic if you live alone.
PBS REWIRE: 7 Ways to Manage Anxiety During Uncertain Times
These evidence-based techniques will help you find calm right now.
honoring when its time to disconnect
Knowing when (and if) it’s time to unplug and recharge can sometimes be confusing and create its own kind of anxiety. Yet, not honoring the internal messages that you need some solitude could be just as detrimental to your wellbeing. Here are some tips that can help clear some of the doubt.
Vice: Why do I always want to bail on plans with friends?
Humans tend to fare poorly at predicting how we are going to feel in the future—and often totally misjudge what will make us happy.