Who Do You Want To Be During COVID-19?
So many people are experiencing additional stress, anxiety or depression for the first time in their lives being isolated in the past months. Just about everyone has had some type of change in their life; whether it be working from home, having kids at home doing schoolwork, unab
Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health Meet Lifeline COVID-19 Needs
Even before Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued a stay-at-home order, the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington put together a COVID-19 Response Fund to help local nonprofits serving those hit hardest by the pandemic. Within a week, Southwest Washington Accountab
How You Can Contribute During Alcohol Awareness Month
Alcohol awareness month is nearing an end and there are many reasons why we need to remember the damaging effects it has. With each new generation there are still large numbers of adolescents and adults who need serious help to move toward recovery. Many people ask themselves, wh
Mental Health Check-in During COVID-19
How is your mental health since COVID-19 became a headline, have you done a mental health check-in? Have there been dramatic changes to your daily life, or is it business as usual? Mental health is one of the most important things a person needs to take care of, especially in tim
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. During April the CDC takes time to focus on the health risks that come from binge drinking, drinking alcohol or having alcohol use disorder. Alcohol use disorder is one of the most common substance use disorders. Drinking on occasion is
What Is Telehealth?
In these past weeks it’s likely you’ve seen emails from many different healthcare providers letting you know that telehealth services are available. Do you know what telehealth is? By definition, it’s providing healthcare remotely by video or phone. It allows do
How to Wear Cloth Face Masks Properly
With the growing shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) many businesses and people are making and using handmade, cloth face masks. Many people are asking if they are safe, how to sanitize them and if they’re wearing them correctly. How to wear cloth face masks Wash yo
The Effect of COVID-19 and Mental Health Part 4 of 4
In the final part of our effect of COVID-19 and mental health series, we will take a closer look at the things children and teenagers experience and how to best help them. Not all children respond the same to stress and there are many ways your child may act depending on the age.
The Effect of COVID-19 and Mental Health Part 3 of 4
In the third part of this four part series, we will explore two additional groups of people and how to best support their mental health during COVID-19. Older People According to the CDC, adults 65 and over are at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19. This can cause a l
The Effect of COVID-19 and Mental Health Part 2 of 4
During this second part of the Effect of COVID-19 and Mental Health series, we’ll take a closer look at each section touched on in Part 1. Those in the healthcare field The mental health of our front line medical teams and administrative support is critical. In many cases they
