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, […]
Emotional Issues
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. […]