Samantha Silverberg, LPC

March 14, 2021

Anxiety, Career, Depression, Events, Gratitude, Grief, In The Press, Lifestyle, Health, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

Coping With Pandemic Fatigue: Support In Managing The Ongoing Pandemic

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

March 14, 2021

Anxiety, Career, Depression, Events, Gratitude, Grief, In The Press, Lifestyle, Health, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

Coping With Pandemic Fatigue: Support In Managing The Ongoing Pandemic

COVID-19 has brought us a year of anxious uncertainty. Sheltering in place, working remotely, or facing daily hazards as essential workers, we’ve been unable to see our extended families, meet a friend for coffee, or even go to the gym, a sports game, concert, or movie. Some of us have lost loved ones, leaving a heartbreaking hole in our lives. All of us have lost touch with the normal rhythms of life. With no breaks in routine and fewer simple pleasures, the past few months have been an endless blur. Recent studies have shown that depression rates in America have tripled since the pandemic began (Berman, 2020).

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

August 30, 2020

Anxiety, Career, College, Depression, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress

Dealing with Zoom Fatigue

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

August 30, 2020

Anxiety, Career, College, Depression, Health, In The Press, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress

Zoom calls have taken over. A few meetings in the morning, virtual learning, seminars over Zoom, a doctor’s visit over Doxy.me and FaceTime dates with family and friends. As social distancing continues, people move from video platform to video platform throughout the day. The unintended impact of this on mental health may be what’s being referred to as “Zoom fatigue” or the “feeling of tiredness, anxiousness, or worry from one video call to the next”.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Anxiety, Events, Grief, Health, Gratitude, Lifestyle, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma

Self-Care During Social Distancing

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Anxiety, Events, Grief, Health, Gratitude, Lifestyle, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma

As the pandemic continues and the way we typically work and play has changed drastically, we are spending more time at home, away from our friends and family. With limited social connection and disruption of routines, there will be an adjustment period for all. Prioritizing your self care during this time is crucial for your mental health and will help reduce stress and anxiety, boost your mood, and support your overall health and wellness.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Anxiety, Career, Events, Health, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

Supporting Mental Health for Healthcare Workers

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Anxiety, Career, Events, Health, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

Supporting Mental Health for Healthcare Workers

Studies report that healthcare workers are and will continue to experience psychological distress along with symptoms of anxiety and depression, managing the many stressors they face on the frontlines and how this impacts their daily lives. How can we support healthcare workers? Here are a few strategies to care for you or a loved one’s mental health at this time, especially if you are working on the frontlines.

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Events, Grief, Health, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

5 Positive Ways to Utilize Technology During COVID

Samantha Silverberg, LPC

June 7, 2020

Events, Grief, Health, Lifestyle, Relationships, Stress, Trauma

5 Positive Ways to Utilize Technology During COVID

It’s easy to get sucked into a Netflix marathon or an eight-hour video game run. However, we know that sometimes too much screen time can have a negative impact on mental health so we are constantly told to to watch our screen usage. The problem is that during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we are told to remain socially distant from others, we are often using technology and having more screen time than is typical, in order to remain connected with others, which is positive. So how can we utilize technology in positive and healthy ways as we remain socially distant?