Sara Coffey, D.O. Navigating Back to School Season Kids feel it. Parents feel it. The pressure of going back to school. Dr. Sara Coffey, the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and a child and adolescent psychiatrist at OSU Center for Health Sciences, offers advice
A Holiday Checklist for Mental Health and Recovery Support Recognizing and Managing Mental Health & Addiction Challenges During the Holidays The Holidays Aren’t Easy for Everyone For many people, the holiday season brings joy, celebration, and connection. But for others, it can be a time of stress, grief, financial strain, loneliness, or increased
Mental Health Vital to Mom and Baby Becoming a mother is an exciting, transformative journey. However, it comes with its own set of challenges. The hormonal shifts and life changes caused by pregnancy and postpartum may significantly impact your mental health. “Maternal mental health is the foundation of healthy families and thriving
A Season to Thrive: Winter Well-Being During the cold winter months, it can be challenging to stay healthy. Be proactive about your well-being with these tips to thrive in the winter. Boost Your Immune System With winter comes illnesses. Colds, the flu and COVID-19 are just a few of the sicknesses that
Celebrate, Don’t Stress: Tips for Enjoying the Holidays The holidays call for celebrating and spending time with your loved ones. However, this time of year also comes with expectations and demands that can be overwhelming. A study conducted about stress during the holidays found that 41% of Americans report their stress increases
Dr. Sara Coffey, recently named the Anne & Henry Zarrow Endowed Leadership Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at OSU Center for Health Sciences. Dr. Sara Coffey Endowed Chair of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences After a national search, OSU Center for Health Sciences has named Dr. Sara Coffey the Anne &
The Importance of Prioritizing Mental Health Sara Coffey, D.O. OSU Behavioral Medicine Board-certified in general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry Mental illness is more common than most people think, affecting a person’s thoughts, feelings, moods, relationships with others and their ability to function each day. It is estimated that 1
Building Strong Minds & Happy Hearts May 7 marks Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, which serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of nurturing the mental well-being of our youngest members of society. The day is dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma and promoting the understanding of children's mental health issues. The
Pillow Talk: How to Develop Healthy Sleeping Habits For many of us, sleep is hard to come by. Even after counting sheep, listening to white noise, or listening to a boring podcast, it can sometimes be difficult to get to sleep. Good sleep is important for our overall well-being, as it improves
Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Maternal mental health refers to a mother’s overall emotional, social, and mental well-being, both during and after pregnancy. Positive maternal mental health influences her ability to provide stable, nurturing care, and establish secure emotional bonds with her child. Untreated maternal mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression,
