Play49min 55secMental health apps that can help during the pandemicMay 20, 2020 4:41 PMBy Angela Davis and Katie MoritzWould you ever text with a therapist? What about following along with a meditation on an app? Lots of people are struggling with mental health right now, but getting access to in-person therapy is more difficult during the pandemic. Mental health technology, like phone apps, might be able to help bridge the gap.
Play6min 15secCOVID-19 keeping you up at night? Keep a routine, ditch the alcoholMay 19, 2020 5:50 PMBy Tom Crann and Megan BurksA sleep doctor offers tips for fighting restlessness during the pandemic.
Play3min 58secA nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at easeMay 18, 2020 4:09 PMBy Steven John and Megan BurksNurses are thinking a lot about personal protective equipment — how much they need it, whether they'll run out. But some are also thinking about how scary it can look to patients.
Home but not safe, some LGBTQ young people face rejection from families in lockdownMay 17, 2020 1:05 PMBy Patti Neighmond "A lot of young people when they make it to college are able, for the first time, really, to live their truth," says psychologist Megan Mooney. Now, many young people must stay in a home setting that forces them to hide their identity again.
Play3min 53secWith school buildings closed, children's mental health is sufferingMay 14, 2020 6:29 AMBy Anya Kamenetz A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health.
Play36min 03secWhy eating disorder recovery is more daunting during the pandemicMay 13, 2020 9:56 PMBy Angela Davis and Katie MoritzMillions of people across the country struggle with eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. Many are in recovery and on their way to a healthy relationship with food. But the pandemic has been a major setback for some.
Act now to get ahead of a mental health crisis, specialists advise U.S.May 13, 2020 5:00 AMBy Yuki Noguchi Suicide rates typically drop during natural disasters and other crises but then spike in the months or years after. So mental health specialists are looking to build psychological resilience now.
Play3min 47secAdvocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leaveMay 11, 2020 4:00 AMBy Alisa RothDomestic violence shelters are still open during the pandemic. But advocates say stay-at-home orders are making it harder for people to leave abusive situations — or even just to call for help.
Too much alone time? Tips to connect and find joy while social distancingMay 10, 2020 12:21 PMBy Allison Aubrey The isolation that comes with social distancing carries serious physical and mental health risks. Here's how to forge new connections and nurture friendships, without leaving home.
Play4min 18secFirst climate change, now COVID-19: Tips for managing the stressMay 7, 2020 3:24 PMBy Paul Huttner and Megan BurksA Hennepin Healthcare clinical psychologist shares her tips for managing stress and hopelessness in challenging times.