Field Notes: Resources to Cultivate & Motivate
Teachings and tips for anyone to reference during difficult times, stressful workdays, and moments when manifesting your true self.
Handling the Rocky Return to Normal Life
How to handle the return to post-pandemic life if you are returning to independence after living with family
Supporting Physician Wellbeing
Physicians are facing enormous burdens due to the pandemic and related life changes. With physician suicide twice that of the general population, it’s clear that physicians often feel alone in bearing the burden. Please reach out to the Physician Support Line - we are here specifically for you.
How to talk to kids about anti-Asian hate
With the surge in anti-Asian violence, parents are left wondering how to talk to kids about racism against Asian Americans. Here are some tips, with links to my story on NBC as well as an interview with MSNBC.
Helping our children through social isolation
How to help children who are feeling isolated? With school closures, limited activities, lack of playdates, children can act out, withdraw, and become depressed.
Managing election anxiety
With the election less than a week away, many are holding both the anxiety about the future of this country, with constant media coverage, uncertainty, and a heated and volatile election. Here are some ways to help manage election anxiety
The hidden human trafficking crisis of the pandemic
Children are being exploited every day for sex and labor, and trafficking is worsening during the prolonged pandemic.
Helping kids (and parents!) adjust to life at home
Parents and children are struggling at home together all the time. With schools and offices closed, how can we lower the stress to support our kids (and parents!) during hard times?
Mental Health During the Pandemic
The mental health effects of the pandemic are large, from depression, anxiety, low motivation, stress, low energy, poor sleep, hopelessness, and ennui. We can build resilience during this time.
Depression during the pandemic - the new normal?
Nearly one-third of Americans are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety. Recognizing when and how to help is key to getting assistance. Here are ways to manage resentment, feeling overwhelmed, as well as considerations on what to do if you’re concerned about a love one.