As we forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is increasing attention on the mental health ramifications of this public health crisis. There are legitimate reasons for this concern; depression rates tripled in the past year. Suicidal thinking and substance misuse increased 11% and 13% respectively since 2019. Based on prior findings that anxiety and posttraumatic stress symptoms skyrocketed after the SARS pandemic in 2002, we should expect that there will be emotional ripple effects from this pandemic for quite some time.
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7 Questions to Ask When a Family Member is Diagnosed with Dementia
A dementia diagnosis for a family member can be very unsettling and worrisome. As grandparents and boomers continue to age, the diagnoses of dementias are unfortunately expected to increase. Here are some questions you might keep in mind when speaking to a physician or provider here at NRS|LS:
Welcome to Blog Briefs
We want to welcome our current and future patients to a new section of our website: Blog Briefs. We are pleased to offer blogs on a variety of topics presented by our staff. The staff members at NRS|Lifespan have a wide range of specialties allowing for a diverse practice and a very intriguing blog. We believe that our posts, utilizing cutting edge research, will be of importance and interest to our community. Please feel free to call us at 732-988-3441 for a consultation.