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Senior Times - April 2021 Mental Health
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Stan Popovich, Special to Senior Times
GETTING HELP FOR ANXIETIES
Getting professional help for dealing with your persistent fears and anxieties is the single most important step in your recovery. Many people are reluctant to get the assistance they need for various reasons.
skill sets in managing your fears. You will be able to overcome your anxieties over time, which will benefit you later on in your life. Knowing how to boost your mental health will get your life back on track and will make you much happier.
Making excuses for not getting treat- ment for your fear-related issues will not help the situation.
You will get better a lot faster – Getting some guidance from a counselor will save you a lot of suffering in the long run.
With this in mind, here are seven reasons why getting help for your men- tal health problems is so important.
You will get better a lot faster by talking to a therapist and you will feel much better about yourself, which is important when it comes to dealing with your mental health.
You will get tips on handling your mental health issues – Getting profes- sional help can lead to additional insights and suggestions to your stress and anx- iety problems. A professional counselor can give you many ideas on how you can successfully manage your fears and anx- ieties. This is important in getting your life back on track.
It is your life – Remember that you are the person who is suffering and
not your friends and family. Don’t let the opinions of your peers prevent you from getting the relief that you deserve. Maintaining your anxieties should be your number one priority. Always do what is best for you and do not get into the habit of trying to please everybody else.
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Get access to different resources – Most counselors and psychologists know of ways to get rid of your fears. They can recommend certain treatments that will improve your situation. The only way you can get access to these treatments is if you talk to a counselor. Ask your pri- mary care physician if he or she knows anyone that can be of assistance.
You will not be alone – You will have people in your corner who will be able to help improve your mental health issues. You won’t feel as alone when attempting to get rid of your fears. It is best to be with others who are supportive and who will understand your situation. This will help make things easier when it comes to your fears and anxieties.
You can’t manage your anxieties all by yourself – Your fears, anxieties, and depression can be difficult to manage and more than likely you will need some direction. Many people think that they can overcome their mental health prob- lems on their own. This is a mistake. A person should seek assistance to start the recovery process.
Stan Popovich is the author of
the popular managing fear book, “A Layman’s Guide to Managing Fear.” For more information about Stan’s book and to get some free mental health advice, please visit Stan’s website at http://www.managingfear.com.
You will improve – As you work with a professional, you will improve on your
Social Security
Service Update
By: Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security
As we enter year two of the COVID- 19 pandemic, vaccines and other pre- cautionary measures give us cause for hope. For now, we will continue our current safety measures as described in our COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan. This plan will be updated as we receive additional government-wide guidance.
We will continue to hold hearings
by telephone or online video hearings. We are currently testing drop box and express appointment options for the public to bring in documentation. We are testing video appointments and are con- sidering how they could improve service in the future. We will continue to engage
our managers, employees, and unions on ways we could use telework to improve customer service and other issues.
We have made some notable improve- ments to our online services:
• Redesigned Retirement Benefits Portal. • Improved registration for our online my
Meeting the needs
of those impacted by dementia.
Social Security account.
• Message Center allows people with a
my Social Security account to access
DID YOU KNOW:
• 1 in 10 will wander
• Many will be unable to return on their own
• Law enforcement is engaged locally
• Movement matters
• Socialization matters
• Music matters
• Caregiver support is essential
• Documentation supports caregiver
• Research is finding solutions • Training helps all caregivers
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• G.P.S. Personal I.D. Watch*
• Help Home Program
• M4M Marathon
• Vineyard of Memories Art
• Melodious Memories
• Respite Care
• Senior I.D.*
• Annual community updates
• Training 30 minutes to 16 hours
* INCLUDES APP FOR CAREGIVER PHONE
notices online.
• Implemented an online payment option. • Expanded our online Social Security
card replacement service.
The entire team at Social Security is
working hard to serve you. We thank you for your patience.
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