Western Tidewater Community Service Board Blog
Why Staying Busy Can Be a Trauma Response – And How to Slow Down for Better Mental Health
Do you feel guilty when your day isn’t jam-packed? Are you constantly looking for ways to fill the hours and struggling to sit still? Being busy is a good thing – some of the time. It’s good for your brain, helping you stay mentally and physically active. But how busy...
What to Do in a Mental Health Crisis
Stress, anxiety, depression, and despair – with everything going on in the world, and in our own backyards, mental health problems are on the rise. Whether you’ve been dealing with an ongoing mental health condition, or current circumstances have triggered symptoms...
Healthy Ways to Manage Stress
Virginia – like the rest of the US – is under stress. A lot of it. With increasing costs of living, financial concerns, pressure at work, and beyond, more and more people report higher stress year after year. And it’s taking a toll on our mental health. Not all stress...
Can I Go to Urgent Care for Anxiety and Depression?
From financial stress to climate concerns to daily life pressures, more and more Americans are experiencing mental health challenges. But accessing timely support can be difficult. In moments of distress, many people turn to the nearest urgent care clinic, hoping to...
Finding the Good When You’re Feeling Hopeless
There’s a lot of negativity in the world around us right now. From global conflicts to issues in our own communities, it seems no matter where you look, there’s more bad news. And when catastrophe after catastrophe seems to pile up day after day, it’s natural to feel...
How Connecting with Others Helps When You Feel Helpless
In uncertain times like these, one thing seems clear: the world is facing some incredibly challenging times. From climate concerns and global conflicts to political tensions and economic worries – there’s a lot weighing on our minds and hearts these days. And when the...
Feeling Hopeless? How to Manage Anxiety: Mind Edition
The constant flood of news seems almost inescapable. Everywhere you look, there’s a new headline, another crisis, something else to worry about. It’s no wonder so many of us feel anxious, overwhelmed, and hopeless. It’s a lot to take in! If you find yourself lost in...
Feeling Hopeless? How to Manage Anxiety: Body Edition
A pounding heartbeat after having to slam on your brakes or shallow breathing before your big work presentation – we’ve all been there. In small doses, anxiety can be helpful. It keeps us sharp on the road to avoid dangerous situations, or it can give us the good kind...
How to Cope with Homesickness at College: Resources & Tips for Western Tidewater Students
Feeling homesick at college? We’ve got some tips and resources in the Western Tidewater area to help you through this tough period and feel like yourself again.
What Is a Healthy Relationship with Alcohol? How to Set a Positive Example for Kids
As a parent, you know your kids are always watching and listening. They soak it all in like little sponges. So, there are certain things you have to be extra careful with when little ones are around, especially when it comes to drinking habits and how you talk about...
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