For most human beings, the desire for companionship, engagement and socialization is a fact of life. Unfortunately, the coronavirus is forcing us to rethink many of things we normally take for granted. Not the least of which is the freedom to move about. Limiting our options in a time of pandemic, while necessary and unpleasant, […]
Earlier this week, Dr. Kevin Gilliland, a clinical psychologist and director of Innovation360, an outpatient resource center, and member of PEOPLE’s Health Squad, spoke to PEOPLE about the increased stress and anxiety many people are experiencing due to coronavirus. “Situations with high levels of uncertainty are a breeding ground for excessive worry and anxiety,” he says. “The coronavirus […]
Between the constant news updates on the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and the loneliness that comes from social distancing or quarantining to slow its spread, current events can take a toll on mental health. According to Google, searches for “loneliness” have now reached the highest level since it started tracking searches in 2004. While epidemiologists emphasize that social distancing — canceling […]
If, like many citizens of the world, you’re feeling anxious and depressed these days, take a big, deep breath! With so much uncertainty bouncing through the air and fears mounting about an unknown future, it’s natural to feel less than yourself. But, rather than giving in to these negative emotions, it’s important to try all that […]
INDOZONE.ID – Masyarakat diimbau mengkarantina diri dengan menjaga jarak sosial (social distancing) untuk mencegah penyebaran virus corona. Rasa bosan tentu saja dirasakan, apalagi bagi orang-orang yang senang menghabiskan waktu di luar rumah. Jika kamu merasa bosan di rumah, ada beberapa hal yang bisa kamu lakukan. Mulai dari sekadar mengobrol dengan teman lewat telepon, atau video call dengan teman […]
For the past several years, remote work has been high on the list of coveted employee benefits. In fact, as Fast Company previously reported, 99% of respondents to a 2019 Buffer survey want to work remotely at least part of the time for the rest of their careers, and 67% of respondents to a survey by Staples would […]
If you are feeling the effects of added stress from coronavirus, you aren’t alone. Finding ways to ease anxiety can help keep your immune system in tip-top shape. By now, everyone in North Texas is feeling at least some effects of the coronavirus. What started as a news drip has exploded into a full-on news […]
How are you coping with COVID-19? Dr. Kevin Gilliland a licensed clinical psychologist and the Executive Director of Innovation360 is here with some tips. Watch the video
Don’t freak out: The coronavirus is not the apocalypse. That said, some people (whether they have flu-like symptoms, are immunocompromised, or are just a little on edge) are choosing to stay home as much as possible—and experts say that’s not a bad idea. Kristine Arthur, M.D., an internist at MemorialCare Medical Group in Laguna Woods, CA, says avoidance is […]
Today on the show, I have the amazing Kevin Gilliland, an incredibly talented doctor when it comes to the realm of anxiety, depression, and addiction, especially how it pertains to medication. Listen to the podcast