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​Can social isolation exacerbate mental illness symptoms?

Posted on by Dr. Jason Mishalanie, PhD, BCN, Psychologist
15
Aug

Yes it can, in some cases. Isolation leads to rumination in the absence of external stimuli to temporarily distract us, we can ruminate (think something to death) on negative events. Mild distraction via daily life is healthy. Mental illness, whether it be related to low arousal, such as depression, or high arousal, such as anxiety, […]

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Challenge versus threat getting through Corona Quarantine

Posted on by Dr. Jason Mishalanie, PhD, BCN, Psychologist
15
Aug

Challenge versus threat We are amidst change. We unconsciously/ automatically evaluate if we have the resources to navigate the change.   If we perceive that we do have the resources needed, we view change as a challenge. If we perceive that we do not have the resources, we view it as a threat. Resources such as: […]

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