After a particularly challenging couple of years, it may be hard to distinguish a typical "funk" from treatable anxiety and depression. In this People Magazine article, Dr. McKernan discusses what to look out for and how to take action.
We often think of mental health as something controlled by the brain. But it actually depends on a delicate balance of brain chemistry, physical health, life stressors, genetics and experiences.
Establishing a sense of normalcy can help reduce the cognitive burden of the day and allow us to feel more in control of our own days.
Through VUMC, Dr. McKernan recently partnered with AllianceBernstein in a six-part podcast series detailing approaches to stress management during uncertain times. Topics covered include stress…
Along with colleagues from the Department of Psychiatry at VUMC, Dr. McKernan discusses specific strategies for managing stress during uncertain times.
Worrying about COVID-19 test results can be anxiety-inducing, and one man said he hasn’t received his results after 7 days. Dr. McKernan discusses strategies for…
Continue reading → Patient Anxious As He Waits for More Than A Week on COVID-19 Test Results
The words "Coronavirus" and "COVID-19" have entered her telehealth therapy sessions as the virus has sickened hundreds and left three dead in Tennessee, according to…
Continue reading → Anxious During the COVID-19 Pandemic? You’re Not Alone
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