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Mental Health Awareness Month Finds Americans Severely Impacted by the Pandemic
With the COVID-19 crisis still sweeping across the US and affecting communities, its ramifications have inevitably extended to mental health and caused a surge in psychological distress.
Read ArticleSuicide, Overdose Deaths: Coronavirus Will Have Indirect Fatalities
The direct impact of the coronavirus has been extensive, costing nearly 2,400 lives and impacting families across the country. Those are not the only fatalities…
Read ArticleMental Health Providers Are Struggling, Too. Here’s How They’re Supporting Each Other
Therapists, counselors, and social workers are providing vital community support despite also experiencing elevated symptoms of anxiety and depression themselves…
Read ArticleThe Psychological Effects Of Social Distancing
As important as it is to keep these measures in place, it is also important to recognize the psychological effects this can have on people…
Read ArticleDoD follows VA’s lead, approves controversial ketamine-based antidepressant
The Department of Defense will begin offering Spravato, a ketamine-based antidepressant…
Read ArticleAnxiety, Depression Will Likely Surge During Coronavirus Pandemic — Here’s How To Combat It
As the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the globe, doctors and nurses are scrambling to treat the more than 1.8 million individuals who have…
Read ArticleNine Ways To Improve Your Mental Health With Your Daily Habits
Most people struggle with their mental health at some point in their life, some more than others. But there are…
Read ArticleNotification of Enforcement Discretion for Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is responsible for enforcing certain regulations issued under the Health…
Read ArticleIn An Era Of Quarantine, Crisis Hotlines Face Growing – And Urgent – Demand
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a big spike in calls to mental health and suicide prevention hotlines.
Read ArticleMarch is Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Awareness Month
March 1st marked the launch of Self-Injury Awareness Month, an initiative created to educate the public about nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI),…
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