Category Archives: Mental Health

The mainstream conversation around mental health in the U.S.and throughout much of the Western worldfocuses on the relatively mild afflictions of the decently well-off. Continue reading →

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -Crisis hotlines throughout the country have seen an increase in calls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former U.S Continue reading →

The belief that things are not OK is reasonable; the belief that nothing will ever be OK again appears to indicate a clinical condition. Continue reading →

To paraphrase Tina Fey in Mean Girls, how many of you have ever felt personally victimized by your mental health struggles? I imagine a lot of virtual hands going up right now. And if you dont feel strong enough to put up your hand just yet, thats fine too. Continue reading →

A woman checks her cellphone while wearing a facemask in Los Angeles on March 20, 2020, a day after the county announced a near-lockdown. (Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images) By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters The world as we knew it a few weeks ago remember handshakes? Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →