Called to Flourish Podcast Episode 06: Mental Health during the Pandemic   In this episode, we talk about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health. We discuss the effects of isolation, lack of control, and changes in daily routines. Also, we give some advice to reduce emotional distress and identify when professional help is needed.   Our guest for this podcast is Dr. Helena Orellana, Director of the IPS Center for Psychological Services, and Adjunct Professor for the M.S. in Psychology program. She specializes in adult group therapy and the treatment of combat and childhood trauma. Read her full bio: https://divinemercy.edu/ m-s-psychology-online/faculty/helena-orellana/   The Called to Flourish Podcast covers mental health topics through a Catholic Christian perspective to highlight human dignity and help achieve an integrated healing process of the heart, mind, and soul. It is hosted by Fr. Charles Sikorsky, LC, JD, JCL, President of Divine Mercy University (DMU), and Thomas Cronquist, Director of Institutional Advancement at DMU.   The Podcast is also available on youtube: https://youtu.be/dJr-1-diqUI   Divine Mercy University is a graduate school of mental health and spiritual development that integrates Catholic Christian anthropology with the scientific understanding of the human person. DMU provides the following programs: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology, Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Psychology, and Spiritual Direction Certificate.   Learn more about Divine Mercy University: https://divinemercy.edu/?frm=DMUPODCAST   For more information on our programs visit us at: https://enroll.divinemercy.edu/?frm=DMUPODCAST