For the average person, it’s logical to assume that the success of medical treatment mainly depends on the patient’s physical health and how they respond to treatments. Treatments mostly appear to be an interplay between medication, medical procedures and illness. In reality, physical health is closely connected to a person’s psychological state — the mind […]
Emotional Issues
Managing Anxiety and Depression After a Traumatic Injury
Dealing with depression and anxiety is not uncommon after suffering a traumatic injury. Overcoming these mental health issues requires courage, compassion, and commitment. Also, communicating openly with doctors about feelings is highly important in healing. The road to recovering emotional stability may feel long and challenging at times. However, taking small, consistent steps to seek […]
Help with Caregiving Stress
If you’ve been a family caregiver, you know all about the caregiving stress. It’s a job few people would get excited about. You may have to provide help for 20-100+ hours a week, often with no pay. And you may need physical strength for heavy lifting and a strong stomach to handle bodily fluids. Plus, […]
Can Your Physical Health Impact Your Mental Health?
It’s difficult to live with a serious health condition. It’s even tougher when you also suffer from a mental health condition. Can your physical health impact your mental health? In other words, can your injury or illness cause anxiety or depression? Yes! Importantly, there is a strong relationship between mental and physical health conditions. In […]
How Can a Medical Social Worker Help You?
How can a medical social worker help you? When you’re dealing with a serious illness or injury, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. Whether you or your loved one is receiving care in the hospital or at a doctor’s office, it can feel hard to know what to do at every step of the way. […]
