Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

December 2, 2020 2:31 PM

A winter in isolation: How to stay connected during a lonely pandemic

This winter, the pandemic is expected to intensify feelings of isolation and loneliness.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 22, 2020 8:25 AM

'Slow down,' 'don't quit': Advice from 7 women who overcame their pandemic struggles

Nominated by NPR readers across the country and around the world, here are the stories of seven women who overcame personal struggles through the pandemic – and how they found the strength to pull through.

by Rosemary Misdary

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November 18, 2020 2:00 PM

Fighting the winter blues: Sleep and seasonal depression

We get advice from experts on fighting seasonal affective disorder and sleep problems during the pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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November 17, 2020 6:45 PM

A space to grieve: New Ulm moms connect for monument to infertility and loss

A group of women who had experienced similar loss joined together to build a dedicated space in the New Ulm Cemetery where people navigating infertility, miscarriages, infant loss and stillbirths can go to grieve and reflect.

by Hannah Yang

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November 16, 2020 7:13 PM

Over 1 million children have tested positive for coronavirus in the U.S.

Children make up at least 1 in 11 reported U.S. cases, according to a new report.

by Reese Oxner

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November 16, 2020 10:21 AM

How to help your kids reframe their anxiety — and reclaim their superpowers

Kids have anxiety — but it's not always a bad thing. Renee Jain and Dr. Shefali Tsabary have some ideas about how to help children use those feelings to their advantage.

by Kavitha Cardoza and Clare Marie Schneider

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November 11, 2020 5:56 PM

After COVID diagnosis, nearly 1 in 5 are diagnosed with mental disorder

Those recovering from COVID-19 were more likely than other groups of patients to be diagnosed with a mental disorder within three months. The longevity of such problems is not yet clear.

by Laurel Wamsley

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November 6, 2020 6:16 PM

The hardest part of 2020 election for young voters? The waiting

Some young people say they are still rattled by the effects of the deeply divided political season — one that continues in demonstrations and social media protest as the votes are counted.

by Hannah Yang