Anxiety About the Vaccine? Your Vaccine Questions, Answered
Written by Dr. Glen Elliott, PhD, MD; Chief Psychiatrist & Medical Director at CHC
COVID has left us sheltered-in-place, second-guessing every decision, cut off from friends and family, with plans completely out of our control for nearly a year. We’re exhausted, anxious, depressed, lonely and exasperated. Our kids slump over their screens while teachers bend over backwards to keep them educated and engaged. Our weekend calendars stare back at us, blankly. But now there is hope. As vaccines make their way into the world, we can start to imagine a life beyond our 6-foot radius. Read more ›
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