The Effect of Social Media on Mental Health in the Era of COVID-19

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Sep 22, 2020

Why Taking a Break From Social Media Is Important for Your Mental Health Is your mental health suffering in a time of COVID? You’re certainly not alone. The digital landscape seems hopelessly negative and combative these days, to the point that even a few minutes online can prompt feelings of hopelessness or despair. The Value of Social Media Breaks: What the Research Says A growing body of research supports the value of unplugging. Perhaps most notable: a 2016 study published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. This one-week experiment involving over 1,000 participants found that those who successfully…

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The Status of the COVID-19 Vaccine — And What to Know About Vaccine Safety: Part II

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Sep 17, 2020

Vaccine Safety and Development in a COVID-19 World Vaccination remains our greatest source of hope during the current pandemic. However, the modern world is wrought with misinformation about vaccine safety and development. Here’s a look at projections for the COVID-19 vaccine’s progress and eventual release to the public. Spoiler: it won’t arrive nearly as soon as we’d hoped. Factors Contributing to Vaccine Delays While optimistic estimates suggest that a coronavirus vaccine could be fully tested and ready for use by late 2020, most experts believe that such a solution cannot be realistically applied en masse until several months into 2021….

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The Status of the COVID-19 Vaccine — And What to Know About Vaccine Safety: Part I

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Sep 15, 2020

As we continue to deal with the uncertainty of COVID-19, one glimmering sign of hope keeps us from giving in to despair: the ongoing development of a COVID-19 vaccine. In the midst of so much bad news, it’s easy to forget the remarkable ingenuity and security of the vaccine development process. The highly anticipated vaccine first reached clinical trials a record 69 days after researchers identified SARS-CoV-2 as the force behind the outbreak. Since then, researchers have maintained this breakneck pace. What does this mean for the eventual release of a vaccine? We delve into the details below: What We…

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Coping with the Stress and Uncertainty of COVID-19 Lockdown

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Sep 08, 2020

How to Deal with the Long-Term Stresses and Future Uncertainty of COVID Lockdowns Diagnoses for depression and anxiety are skyrocketing in the time of COVID. Preliminary data from a Kaiser Family Foundation poll suggests that nearly half of Americans have suffered worse than usual mental health during the pandemic. Unfortunately, such issues are far from over, especially as we deal with an uncertain future in which another surge or lockdown could occur at any point. The sooner we acknowledge this new reality, the more effectively we can handle the mental health implications. If uncertainty has you feeling stressed, give these…

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Back-to-School Safety Tips in an Era of COVID-19 and Homeschooling

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Aug 28, 2020

  With some schools re-opening, others going hybrid, and many remaining virtual, today’s parents face a series of tough decisions. Unfortunately, this represents only the beginning of what could be one of the most challenging school years yet. Follow these tips to keep your kids as safe as possible: Digital Safety A surprising variety of hazards accompany all-digital learning. Implement these practices to avoid top safety risks: Update security software on any devices your kids will use for school. Consider updating your firewall and anti-virus software to provide better network security. Use strong passwords for your children’s accounts — and…

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Caution for Excessive Hygiene and Hand Sanitizer

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Aug 26, 2020

How Our Newfound Obsession with Hygiene And Hand Sanitizer Might Eventually Backfire Our understanding of COVID-19 has come a long way since the early days of the pandemic. Over time, researchers have discovered that transmission is far more likely to occur due to respiratory droplets and close contact than on surfaces. Hence, while hand-washing and sanitizer remain important, they might not play as large a role in mitigation as we initially assumed. There’s no need to let up on hygienic efforts just yet. However, we must nonetheless consider the potential downsides of taking such behavior to an excess: The Danger…

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The Dangerous Drivers of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Aug 25, 2020

Anxious and Out-of-Touch Drivers — And the Dangers They Pose During the COVID Pandemic When COVID lockdowns first took over, many people assumed that a silver lining would involve reduced car accidents and fatalities. After all, it stands to reason that more people working or studying from home will translate to fewer cars on the road — and a reduced likelihood of collision. Unfortunately, these predictions haven’t played out as expected. If anything, some drivers view the comparatively empty roads as an opportunity to behave even more recklessly than they did prior to the pandemic. Others are simply too anxious…

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Best Lawyers 2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year

Posted By Regan Zambri Long PLLC | Posted on: Aug 24, 2020

We are proud to announce that Sal has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers as “2020 Trial Lawyer of the Year” for products-liability litigation. Best Lawyers has also named him a “2021 Best Lawyer” for personal-injury, medical-malpractice, and products-liability litigation.

COVID-19 and the Increased Risk of Medical Errors

Posted By Regan Zambri Long | Posted on: Aug 21, 2020

Could Doctors or Nurses Be Too Distracted By COVID-19 to Provide Proper Care For Non-COVID Patients? Health care professionals face a heavy burden in a time of COVID. Every day, they place themselves at risk of infection as they care for more patients than they’re equipped to handle. Many are alarmingly short on sleep, taking on extra responsibilities to cover for coworkers who have contracted the disease. Even if they manage to remain physically healthy, the sheer mental burden of working in healthcare during a pandemic can be difficult to overcome. Given the unique challenges faced by today’s doctors and…

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What You Didn’t Know About Why You Need an Attorney in Personal Injury Cases

Posted By Regan Zambri Long PLLC | Posted on: Aug 10, 2020

Have you suffered a severe injury because of the negligence of someone else? If so, you have every right to compensation for your injuries. While not every personal injury incident requires an attorney, you should have an attorney if: You are seriously injured; You require a long and/or expensive recovery; You miss time from work or require a permanent career change; or You are disabled, either temporarily or permanently.