Category Archives: Mental Health

As a public service, Shaw Media will provide open access to information related to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency. Sign up for newsletter As the coronavirus continues to spread across the country, most people have spent a lot of time worrying about their physical health, leaving less time to consider how the pandemic may be impacting their mental health. Continue reading →

Amid all the coronavirusdoom and gloom, there was some positive health news this week in Winnebago County. Continue reading →

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- In a time of uncertainty, anxiety, and even fear of the unknown, it's vitally important to keep strong mental health. With some being quarantined or being told to work at home, it can be hard to get outside or escape the house. Continue reading →

This week, and certainly in coming weeks, most major companies including Apple, Google and Amazon required employees to work from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While the immediate health benefits of avoiding common workspaces are obvious in the face of a frightening pandemic, it is important to consider the mental health consequences that can come with working remotely. The mental health risks of remote work Many employees in the coming weeks may experience unanticipated mental health consequences from mandated remote work, and it is important to be cognizant of this reality. Continue reading →

DILLON Mental health is just as top of mind as physical health as Summit County residents are asked to remain in their homes and practice social distancing amid a countywide shutdown. Continue reading →

A view of the box office at the Chase Center in San Francisco, where the Golden State Warriors were supposed to host the Brooklyn Nets on March 12 before the game was postponed due to the coronavirus. Charlotte GibsonESPN With the spread of COVID-19, a strain of the coronavirus, around the globe, numerous sports leagues have postponed, suspended or canceled tournaments, games and other events. Continue reading →

Mental health professionals say people should try to maintain as normal a routine as possible. This content is being provided for free as a public service to our readers during the coronavirus outbreak. Please support local journalism by subscribing to The Fayetteville Observer at fayobserver.com/subscribenow Continue reading →

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) -- With many of us social distancing and staying home from work, it is important that we take care of not just our physical health during this time, but our mental health as well. Rashel Bark, the Clinical Director at Siouxland Mental Health, said there are some ways to maintain good mental health while dealing with COVID-19. She said it's important to disconnect every once and a while, and just be present at the moment Continue reading →

In the few hours before his daughters wake up, Derek Cheng anxiously tries to get ahead on the Slack messages, meetings and work he needs to tackle that day. Now having to shelter in place at his home in Santa Clara, the 48-year-old software marketing director is balancing homeschooling and his familys schedule with fulfilling daily responsibilities. Its taking a toll on his mental health. Continue reading →

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