COVID-19 Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/covid-19/ Interventions & Treatment Consulting Mon, 04 Jul 2022 10:00:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://heatherhayes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-HH_logo-32x32.png COVID-19 Archives - Heather Hayes & Associates https://heatherhayes.com/category/covid-19/ 32 32 The Long Psychological Reach of COVID-19 https://heatherhayes.com/the-long-reach-of-covid-19/ Thu, 19 May 2022 07:35:36 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4903 How the pandemic has affected, and is still affecting, our mental health In March of 2020, the world changed completely, almost overnight. As the novel Coronavirus – also known as COVID-19 – began to spread with unparalleled rapidity across the globe, infecting hundreds of thousands and then millions of people, the majority of nations and […]

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]]> The Rise of Zoom Dysmorphia https://heatherhayes.com/the-rise-of-zoom-dysmorphia/ Sun, 12 Sep 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4605 “[People] are not looking at a true reflection of themselves. They don’t realize it is a distorted mirror.” – Dr. Shadi Kourosh The increased time spent video conferencing over the past eighteen months has distorted our body image and led to the rise of a new mental health disorder: Zoom Dysmorphia. “Zoom dysmorphia” is defined […]

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]]> Adults with Substance Use Disorder are More Likely to Become Sick with COVID-19 https://heatherhayes.com/adults-with-substance-use-disorder-more-likely-to-become-sick-with-covid-19/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 04:05:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4564 COVID-19 causes increased adverse effects among those with at least one pre-existing, underlying health condition. Commonly known pre-existing conditions include lung disease, obesity, liver disease, and heart conditions. While individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) are also at an increased risk of becoming severely ill from COVID-19, the increased stigma around this group has unfortunately […]

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]]> Happy Anniversary, AA! – 86 Years Supporting People with Alcohol Use Disorder https://heatherhayes.com/happy-86th-anniversary-aa/ Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:09:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4333 Founded in 1935 in Akron, Ohio, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the original and arguably most well-known of all the 12-step programs.  AA was formed to help those with a dependence on alcohol get and stay sober and, in its own words, “Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a […]

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]]> The Stigma of Overdose https://heatherhayes.com/stigma-of-overdose/ Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4091 “Stigma is a process by which the reaction of others spoils normal identity” ~ Erving Goffman We recently discussed the tragic death of Dr. Laura Berman’s 16 year-old son, Samuel, from a suspected drug overdose. [1] Samuel purchased Xanax tablets on the social media app, Snapchat, and they were delivered to the house. Dr. Berman […]

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]]> Teen Drug Use and Isolation https://heatherhayes.com/teen-drug-use-and-isolation/ Sun, 14 Feb 2021 09:14:00 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=4004 “We don’t heal in isolation, but in community” – S. Kelley Harrell Recently, a tragedy occurred. We would like to offer our condolences to television host and relationship expert, Dr. Laura Berman, whose 16 year-old son Samuel tragically passed away from a suspected drug overdose.[1] This tragedy has impacted multiple families and undoubtedly left many […]

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]]> Vulnerable Populations in Complex Crisis https://heatherhayes.com/vulnerable-populations-in-complex-crisis/ Sat, 25 Apr 2020 22:25:20 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2310 Vulnerable populations who suffer from mental health conditions and addictions, life can often seem like an intimidating, unpredictable place, throwing challenges out of the blue at a relentless pace. People who have learnt unhealthy coping strategies will find these moments in life exhausting and can find the challenges of everyday life enough to significantly affect […]

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]]> How to Cultivate Courage in Uncertain Times https://heatherhayes.com/how-to-cultivate-courage/ Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:28:37 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2303 Sadly, in life every person will be met with circumstances that makes us mere spectators to a situation beyond our influence or control. It could be an illness risking the life of a loved one, an unprecedented economic downturn, a political crisis or natural disaster; it is in times like these, such as the novel […]

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]]> Our Global Voices: Unified efforts to Affect Change Across the World https://heatherhayes.com/change-across-the-world/ Sat, 11 Apr 2020 18:25:51 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2298 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused considerable damage to the USA and across the globe, affecting politics, societies and economies as well as health and wellbeing. However, in spite of this there have been unified efforts to affect positive change across the world. Throughout the crisis there have been incredible, inspiring and imaginative acts of kindness, […]

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]]> Creating Connection In A Digital World https://heatherhayes.com/creating-connection-in-a-digital-world/ Sat, 04 Apr 2020 21:29:50 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2293 Since the outbreak of COVID-19 and the resulting shift to online workspaces for many businesses, the dynamic of the global workforce and how businesses can provide services is changing. There is no doubt that a move towards a digitisation was on the horizon even before COVID-19, as technology is an integral part of even the […]

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]]> Global Unification: I Can’t, We Can https://heatherhayes.com/global-unification/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 19:27:56 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2276 While social media, national and global news outlets, and even conversations between friends and family, are saturated with the devastating impact of COVID-19, it is easy to become overwhelmed with the far reaching damage that the virus has had, and will continue to have on our communities, economy and mental health. However, as the pandemic […]

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]]> Drug and Alcohol Addiction Case Management During COVID-19 https://heatherhayes.com/case-management-during-covid-19/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:10:11 +0000 https://heatherhayes.com/?p=2219 The past few days have seen many changes happen the world over. Undoubtedly individuals, families and loved ones are worrying about what the immediate future holds. For those struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse disorders, uncertain times like these can be extremely difficult. Because of this it is imperative that you continue to […]

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