EHN Canada

Eating is absolutely essential for survival. We all know that food is one of our most basic needs. It powers our muscles, nerves, and systems. No matter how complicated our relationships with food may be, we literally cannot live without it. Importantly, food fuels our brains. When we struggle to improve our lives or disrupt negative thought patterns, our brains must be properly fueled to have the strength to process new things we could be doing or telling ourselves. Food, a core building block in our hierarchy of needs, is more important to maintaining mental health than most people realize.= Read more here: https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/blog/how-eating-disorders-affect-mental-health/

  The entire world population is experiencing trauma as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic has been changing several aspects of our lives for over a year now. The negative effects of COVID-19 are felt on our finances, our social activities, and our physical and mental health. This collective trauma affects each of us, but even more so those of us who suffer from addiction, mental illness, or concurrent disorders. While it can be tempting to postpone treatment, these health problems must especially be addressed and treated during the pandemic. “Public health sanitary measures such as physical distancing, quarantine, and confinement can exacerbate loneliness, mental health disturbances, withdrawal symptoms, and psychological trauma”.  [1]  Adaptive and flexible solutions such as outpatient programs and online counselling can help to support those who are struggling during this time of physical distancing and uncertainty. Read more here:   https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/blog/gettin