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Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Act now to get ahead of a mental health crisis, specialists advise U.S.

Act now to get ahead of a mental health crisis, specialists advise U.S.

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.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Advocates: Pandemic making it harder for domestic violence victims to leave

Domestic 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.
by Alisa Roth

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'You deserve to celebrate': A doctor's advice for teens and parents during the pandemic

'You deserve to celebrate': A doctor's advice for teens and parents during the pandemic

Early studies from China say 20 percent of young people are showing trauma-related symptoms following the country’s COVID-19 lockdown. Here’s what Minnesotans can do to address the emotional fallout from the pandemic.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic

Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic

People who treat patients with COVID-19 face serious challenges to their mental health — from sadness for their patients to worries about their own safety. A new program at the University of Minnesota is trying to address that by connecting health workers with a buddy.
by Alisa Roth

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During quarantine, keep your friends close – from afar

During quarantine, keep your friends close – from afar

How long has it been since you've seen your best friend? Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced many of us into isolation, loneliness was already a huge problem in the United States, affecting more than half of adults. And now we're seeing even less of each other.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief

In a mess of COVID-19 feelings, don’t overlook grief

We're in a global pandemic, and a lot of us are feeling scared right now. But there are many other emotions wrapped up in there, too.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid

Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid

With the stay-at-home order, mental health care has moved from therapists’ offices to the internet or the phone. Private insurance companies are still figuring out exactly what telehealth services they will cover. But when they do, those changes could stick after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
by Alisa Roth

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