OLEAN It is clear that the coronavirus pandemic is creating some form of stress for everyone. For those who struggle with mental health, the pandemic can make coping even more difficult or impossible Continue reading →

Find more answers here! Adults tend to veer away from conversations about mental health and suicide because the conversations are uncomfortable. Continue reading →

Organizations move to telehealth model As cases of the COVID-19 virus continue to multiply in Minnesota, many are staying at home as much as possible and practicing social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. But extended time at home and the potential feelings of isolation that come with it are taking a toll Continue reading →

SAN ANGELO, Texas Community partners, West Texas Counseling & Guidance, MHMR Services for the Concho Valley and the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley, are continuing serving the community during this unique and unprecedented time of COVID-19. Continue reading →

With the shelter-in-place order issued for Dallas on Sunday and the very similar stay home order now issued for Harris County, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has become even more glaringly palpable to Baytown area residents. One aspect of this pandemic that media coverage has largely ignored is the devastating effects it will have on mental health for many people, particularly the most vulnerable. Here are some of the most obvious mental health consequences of this pandemic that we can expect: Anxiety and depression, exacerbated by uncertainty and reduced social contact, will almost certainly increase massively Continue reading →

If youve been feeling anxious about the coronavirus pandemic, youre not alone. Mental health experts are seeing a growing number of stressors in patients as the pandemic continues Continue reading →

Patty Burnaman reporting... With so much going on, during this time of mandatory social isolation, Dr. Bruce Wilson, Cardiologist at West Jefferson Medical Center, reminds us to take care of our mental health as well Continue reading →

Study Description: A research study is recruiting participants who are willing to take part in a 2-week study on the effects of social distancing on mental health. The study will be completed online and will consist of a 30-minute baseline survey, followed by twice-daily brief surveys (less than 15 minutes) in the morning and evening for two weeks. As part of these surveys, you will answer questions about your current social distancing practices, mood, sleep, and physical activity. Continue reading →

Courtesy of Josh Frances Courtesy of Josh Frances Rebecca Hoffman Frances, senior director of clinical innovation and training at Maine Behavioral Healthcare in Portland, works from home on March 24, 2020. Our COVID-19 tracker contains the latest on Maine cases by county. Click here for the latest coronavirus news, which the BDN has made free for the public. Continue reading →