In March 2020, the governor of North Carolina declared a state-wide quarantine to prevent a surge of COVID-19 early into the pandemic. Non-essential businesses had to close. People were urged to stay home, with some counties even setting curfews. Many employers transitioned staff to remote work and schools went virtual. Residents practiced the three Ws […]
Grief, a deep sorrow or intense emotional suffering, is a reaction to a loss. It is a process that is never complete. Once you have experienced a loss, grief becomes a companion on your life’s journey. Its presence waxes and wanes over time. Sometimes, you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that grief is […]
Each year, the WakeMed Foundation’s Community Campaign offers an opportunity to support hospital programs and services. We sat down with Margaret Worten, a local marketing executive and Community Campaign Volunteer, to talk about why serving WakeMed matters to her. Margaret Worten Celebrates the Scope of WakeMed’s Work Margaret Worten doesn’t work in medicine or health […]
This holiday season will look different for many of us due to the pandemic. After a long, hard year, many of us won’t be able to enjoy the typical traditions we look forward to or celebrate with loved ones in the way we normally do. How do we make the most – or even just […]
While stress, anxiety and depression are topics most people think of as adult issues, the truth is that kids experience mental health problems, too. Recognizing when your kids are feeling stressed, numb or sad can help parents address problems before they lead to longer-term, chronic behavioral health problems like anxiety and depression. Particularly this summer, […]
Several of the Network for Advancing Behavioral Health (NABH) partners currently offer specialized urgent care services for adults and children facing a behavioral health and/or substance use crisis but do not have medical issues such as an injury or medical illness. The NABH members have made these necessary urgent care services available in response to […]
