Social Issues

Written by: Annalise Wintz We know that life is not black and white; there is a ton of grey area when it comes to issues, making decisions and even how we feel. So why do we so often fall into this either/or mindset? — This “you’re either with us or against us” concept. Perhaps it’s because many of us are not introduced to the concept of “both/and.” For example, the Covid-19 pandemic has made many individuals feel both isolated andconnected at the same time. On one hand, individuals have bec[...]

Written by: Clarice Stout, M.A. Going to college can be a big adjustment whether you are living on campus or commuting to and from school. During your time in school reaching that goal for your degree there can be stressors with classes, deadlines, grades, working, finishing homework, etc. These few tips below are ways that can help with your mental health during that time, because let’s face it the stress of school can really impact us, especially our mental health if we are feeling overwhelmed with it[...]

There’s Help Available!Written by Meredith Roudebush-Albaugh, LCSW Have you found yourself drinking more alcohol since the start of the pandemic? If so, you are not alone. Both stress and boredom are two common contributing factors to this increasing habit among so many during the pandemic. Many people are experiencing heightened stress due to fears related to COVID-19 itself, as well as other stressors related to the pandemic and multiple shutdowns we have experienced in the last year. Many individuals[...]

Written by: Written by: DR. LAQUESHA ROBINSON, PSY.D   In today’s world, many of us rely on social media platforms for connectedness and staying informed. Social media apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram allow us to find and connect with each other instantaneously and has become are norm in our daily lives. Social media is a great outlet that enables you to stay connected, find new friends, network, raise awareness and promote causes which are all positive aspects.[...]

Written by: Michael Evans-Zepeda, PsyD, City Attorney’s Office, Los Angeles, Neighborhood Justice Program The Neighborhood Justice Program (NJP) is one of many community-based initiatives created by Mike Feuer, the Los Angeles City Attorney, to reshape how a governmental prosecutorial agency engages with the numerous public safety challenges a city like Los Angeles faces. NJP and other programs underneath the Community Justice Initiative (CJI), such as the Dispute Resolution Program (DRP), the Homeless[...]

Written by: JACQUELINE GARCIA, LCSW Families across the nation are facing the need to constantly adapt to the evolving changes caused by the spread of COVID-19. Schools, daycares, and most recreational settings are closed, leaving parents and caregivers to become the primary source of support to assist children to navigate pandemic fatigue. It is important to understand that with change children may experience feelings of fear, worries, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss, among other psychological distr[...]

Written By: Michael Obregon LMFT This past year has been challenging for everyone. It has been difficult to continuously adapt to the several changes that have happened throughout this pandemic. Loss can manifest in different ways such as: loss of social connections, loss of freedom, event changes, job loss, or the loss of a loved one. To a certain extent it can be said that the grieving process itself has been lost. The stay-at-home orders and social distancing have not allowed people to grieve in the sa[...]

Written by: DR. LAQUESHA ROBINSON, PSY.D. If there is anything that 2020 has taught us was that pandemics can be stressful. With the emergence of COVID-19, literature reports have revealed several common reactions to COVID 19 that are surfacing amongst the general population. While we know that a common reaction COVID-19 has been stress, other reactions such as uncontrolled fear related to infection, anxiety, boredom, and disabling loneliness have also surfaced. If you are experiencing any of these sympto[...]