Burnout. More and more, I am seeing colleagues, friends, and my patients fraying at the edges. Some are on the edge of burnout and some are already there. More than a year after COVID-19 first…

You are a social being. Your relationships with others and your role within your community provide a sense of belonging, care, and support. And right now, when most of us are struggling to remain as…

It has been scientifically proven that our physical and emotional presence influences the healing of other human beings—it’s a phenomenon that is as fascinating as it is beautiful. The following excerpt is from my book,…

As we continue discussing loneliness and isolation since COVID-19, it is crucial to note how remaining in touch with family and friends can be essential to your health. Although little research has been done on…

As we’ve seen in our recent COVID-19 survey, and in our latest collection of blog posts, isolation and loneliness can have a real, negative effect on our health—impacting our body, minds, and even our spirits. …

Social distancing is essential in helping flatten the COVID-19 curve but it’s also having a devastating effect on our patients' physical, mental and spiritual health. Nearly half of American adults are feeling socially isolated from…