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Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis: The Importance of Mental Health Care

Cancer is a whole-body disease. It affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Undergoing testing, diagnosis, and treatment can cause intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, frustration, stress, and fear. Studies…

IBX Insights TeamFebruary 22, 2022

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Ten Tips for Coping With Concern Over a Child’s Weight

Childhood obesity is a significant health problem in the United States. It’s more and more common, and it has only gotten worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. This subject is often…

Dr. Nita ThingalayaFebruary 16, 2022

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Expert Advice Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Resilience Reimagined

Tamar E. Chansky, PhD helps us reimagine resilience; maybe it’s not what we think. Let’s recognize and cultivate resilience in ourselves and others.

Dr. Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.January 26, 2022

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Volunteer for Better Mental Health, Virtually

Volunteering has known benefits for our mental and overall health. If volunteering seems impossible due to the pandemic, consider virtual volunteering.

IBX Insights TeamJanuary 14, 2022

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Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

The Buzz Around Weighted Blankets

Occupational therapists started using weighted blankets more than 20 years ago. They were first used to help children with anxiety and autism spectrum disorder. In 2010, weighted blankets started gaining…

Sarah BishopJanuary 10, 2022

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Expert Advice Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Practicing Good Online Health Offers Priceless Protection

It’s hard to think of a time when we didn’t depend on technology for everything. We use it to communicate, pay bills, socialize, and even view our health benefits information.…

Laura RiebenJanuary 7, 2022

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Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Safer Ways to Celebrate the Holidays and Stay Connected

Stay in touch with loved ones and learn safer ways to celebrate the holidays as we face our second pandemic winter.

Dario V. LaRocca, M.D.December 22, 2021

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Caregiving Expert Advice Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Six Strategies for Coping When Caregiving is Taken for Granted

A couple of years ago, my partner had an allergic reaction to a common antibiotic. She felt a little funny and then, suddenly, was covered in any ugly, itchy rash,…

Mara HughesDecember 17, 2021

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Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Holiday Gifts To Boost Your Own Mental Health

Holiday gifts that boost your own mental health are a present to yourself and those around you. Make sure you’re on your own gift list this season.

IBX Insights TeamDecember 14, 2021

Expert Advice Mental & Behavioral Health Well-being

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder can be difficult. Here’s how to tell whether you have it and what you can do to help yourself feel better.

Patricia Guerra-Garcia, MDDecember 7, 2021

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Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis: The Importance of Mental Health Care

Ten Tips for Coping With Concern Over a Child’s Weight

Resilience Reimagined

Volunteer for Better Mental Health, Virtually

The Buzz Around Weighted Blankets

Practicing Good Online Health Offers Priceless Protection

Safer Ways to Celebrate the Holidays and Stay Connected

Six Strategies for Coping When Caregiving is Taken for Granted

Holiday Gifts To Boost Your Own Mental Health

Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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