As we head into winter, many people are ready to cozy up and be charmed by the comforts of colder weather. Others, however, feel a significant sadness. If you feel down and isolated around the same time every year—with an urge to hibernate—seasonal affective disorder…
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When COVID-19 started to upend our world in March 2020, many of us assumed it would resolve in a matter months. Now, more than a year later, there’s no sign of the pandemic going away anytime soon. And with the Delta variant and other infectious variants ushering in a new wave of unknowns, the question of how to look after our…
We live in uncertain times. In fact, 65% of American adults acknowledge the uncertainty in the United States causes them stress.1 Whether it’s the pandemic, money, work, relationships, politics or the health and safety of you and your loved ones—these stresses can affect your ability…
Loss has looked different for everyone throughout the pandemic. A lot of us missed out on weddings, birthday parties and graduations. Others lost their jobs because of the lockdown and the way it affected the economy. One of the most impactful losses has been that…
With Teladoc, you can see a doctor, mental health professional, dietitian or dermatologist on our telehealth platform with or without insurance. Read more to learn about how Teladoc works based on your coverage. Can I use Teladoc if I have insurance? Yes! Many health plans…
As of 2019, statistics show that 1 in 5 adults in the United States experiences mental illness, which ranges from commonly seen depressive and anxiety disorders to more serious mental illness, such as bipolar-related disorders and psychosis. Considering that over 332 million people live in…
“These kids need love, support, understanding and dependability,” says Dr. Laura Hershorin, pictured above. Dr. Hershorin is a mom to a recent high-school grad and a Teladoc board-certified family physician with over 25 years of experience. After a year that was like no other, kids…
Self-care can help you build resilience toward the stress life throws your way. Because whether you’re simply trying to balance life’s demands or managing a mental health condition—emotional suffering should not be the norm. “Put your oxygen mask on first.” This direction is one of…