Articles tagged as: mental health
May 11, 2020
COVID-19 Is Triggering Mental Health Crisis, Experts Say
Dozens of national organizations raised concerns to Congress that the U.S. is unprepared to handle what may be a mental health crisis.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Natural Disasters Are Bad For Mental Health. Tell Us Your Story.
Scientists say weather-related disasters lead to increased rates of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, but little is known about how widespread these issues may be, or how effectively federal, state and local agencies respond to the mental health needs of disaster survivors.
Read MoreApril 26, 2020
IPS To Offer 'Self-Care' Tips For Parents During Pandemic
A free 45-minute webinar set for 4 p.m. Monday will focus on what parents can do for their own mental-health and to take care of themselves.
Read MoreApril 16, 2020
Mind Over Pandemic: How Mental Health Professionals Are Adapting Amid Crisis
In light of orders to stay at home and avoid close, prolonged contact with other people, counseling facilities have had to close their doors to in-person sessions. Which means, much like the rest of us, mental health professionals have had to adapt to continue to provide care.
Read MoreApril 16, 2020
Recovery Resources Adapt To COVID-19 Social Distancing, 'Stay-At-Home' Orders
The COVID-19 crisis disrupted life for everyone. But it's a unique challenge for Hoosiers with a substance use disorder.
Read MoreApril 15, 2020
Study: People With Less Trust In Others More Likely To Experience Depression In COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study from the Pew Research Center links Americans emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic to their trust in others, finding that those with less interpersonal trust were more likely to experience bouts of anxiety, depression and loneliness.
Read MoreApril 6, 2020
Purdue Prof Explains How Astronauts Cope With Isolation
Purdue professor Marshall Porterfield worked at NASA, teaching astronauts about living in restricted environments such as the International Space Station. The skills are surprisingly transferable to Indiana's stay-at-home order.
Read MoreApril 1, 2020
Healthcare Workers Feeling Stress Of Coronavirus Threat
Health care workers are under immense pressure these days. They have to deal with shortages of protective equipment such as gloves and masks. They're pulling long shifts. And they risk being infected with the coronavirus.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2020
Coronavirus Crisis Is Impacting Mental Health, Psychologists Say
The novel coronavirus is forcing people to stay home, hurting the economy, and making many feel uncertain. Some psychologists are concerned about the negative impact this could be having on mental health.
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