Dr. Simone’s Mind Space

During the lockdowns around the world, when families need to stay home for extended periods of time, family conflicts become more prevalent. This podcast shares tips and support for both parents and children in how to cope with this unique situation.

Pregnancy during COVID-19 can be related to high levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and in more severe cases posttraumatic stress (PTSD). This podcast discusses and shares information of current research on pregnancy and COVID-19.

There's no single cause of depression. It can occur for a variety of reasons and it has many different triggers.

Feelings of anxiety, being overwhelmed or even feelings of panic, can be experienced during a time of a global pandemic such as COVID-19. 

Cabin Fever a feeling of restlessness, irritability, and irrational decision-making.

Public health experts warn that COVID-19 has not been contained in Western societies. We are now in the mitigation phase. Everyone has been advised to limit social contact, work from home, continue to self-quarantine if exposed, and self-isolate if symptomatic.

How can we manage our time during home office?

Commute to work

Rituals

Create your office corner

Take breaks

Connect with nature

Adolescents and emerging adults during the COVID-19 pandemic lock down and the impact on identity development. Parents and peers and the way to look forward.

The global pandemic of COVID-19 is affecting all of us, yet a generation that is impacted the most are adolescents and emerging adults. In this short podcast episode, you'll learn more about the generation of young adults during lock down.