The COVID-19 pandemic worsened underlying mental health issues for many Americans. However, mental health care and treatment barriers have existed for some time. One of the most significant barriers is the lack of mental health professionals. Experts predict that within the next year, the United States will be short between 14,280 and 31,109 mental health professionals.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 million adults in the United States suffer injuries due to slips and falls every year, and the likelihood of an incident occurring increases in colder conditions. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to reduce your risk of slips and falls this winter.

It’s normal to have fluctuations in sadness from time to time, but what’s concerning is when the sadness lingers for two or more weeks. If this is the case, someone may be experiencing depression. Depression can be defined as persistent, unshakable dark feelings.