By Elizabeth Dosoretz, LCSW Stress is defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. And we certainly have had our share of difficult situations over the past four years. Starting with the COVID-19 pandemic four years ago this month, to the constant political volatility to the tragedy of Hurricanes Ian and Idalia, stress is everywhere. Unfortunately…
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