Carisk Blog

People who are isolated and stressed, as many of us are during this pandemic, frequently turn to substances to alleviate their negative feelings.

Social support is vital for people recovering from a substance use disorder, especially right now. Isolation is a risk factor for relapse, and current social distancing measures may make it difficult for people in recovery to meet in their usual peer-support groups....

The month of May is recognized nationally as Mental Health Awareness month.

Social distancing coupled with a sudden departure from familiar routines can be unsettling and anxiety-provoking. To help keep us focused on 1) people and things that matters most, 2) those situations we can actually control, and 3) anything that can generate some positivity right now, we can ask ourselves these 5 questions every day.

By: Courtney DuChene
New technologies promise better treatment plans and faster recovery, but do carriers and brokers think they’re worth the money?

While COVID-19 makes its monumental mark on the world’s health and economy, new research from Express Scripts reveals it is also making a significant impact on our mental health.

When you’re a parent, self-care often slips to the bottom of the list. That’s especially true for many of us now, amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

Like adults, children experience stress that can feel overwhelming at times. With so many
responsibilities on their plates, children can sometimes have difficulty being intentional about taking care of themselves.

Here are some common reactions to the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a child’s age, and the best ways we can respond.

It’s in our nature as human beings to resist change. Most of us tend to feel more comfortable, less anxious and better able to cope with things that are familiar, within our control, and about which we have some, at least very basic, knowledge.