After a year that cracked us wide open, many continue to struggle in putting the pieces back together.
And never before has mental health been such a topic of discussion and concern.
These decisions created waves, both in athletics and public conversation.
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For Biles and Osaka, these decisions were undoubtedly difficult to make.
While this might not be positive overall, we can take something constructive away from it: shared experience.
We have certainly not been alone in our struggles.
Theres this sense of universality, which is really important for psychological health, Torres-Mackie says.
This idea that there are some things that are universal in the human experience.
The pandemic gives folks a sense of that, so theres more acceptance.
And havent acceptance,compassion, and understanding become default themes this year?
Before, there was that facade of Ive got it all together.
Now its Ive got it all together, but there will be interruptions.
Judy Ho, PhD
I think this feels more authentic.
Before, there was that facade of Ive got it all together.
Now its Ive got it all together, but there will be interruptions.
And of course, addiction can come in many formsnot just via alcohol or hard drugs.
Folks are getting a much better understanding of whattraumaactually is and how it impacts us, Torres-Mackie says.
This understanding can shift the mindset of a person who might have previously looked down on addiction.
Thats something were still learning.
Meanwhile, research shows that instances of other severe effects of COVID-19, likepsychosis, are extremely rare.
Patel specializes in the treatment of headaches at Baptist HealthsMarcus Neuroscience Institute.
Thats something were still learning.
For many this past year, that opportunity to heal came virtually.
Talk therapy became, effectively, less exclusive.
Its really nice to see somebody in their habitat, Ho says.
Because someone can come to the office like Everythings great, everythings fine, kind of holding it together.
But when you see them in their home, you get this intimate look and it helps with rapport-building.
you’re able to notice when things go awry.
After all, we are surviving this together.
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