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A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

A nurse's simple fix puts COVID-19 patients at ease

Nurses 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.
by Steven John and Megan Burks

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Home but not safe, some LGBTQ young people face rejection from families in lockdown

Home but not safe, some LGBTQ young people face rejection from families in lockdown

"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.
by Patti Neighmond

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With school buildings closed, children's mental health is suffering

With school buildings closed, children's mental health is suffering

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.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Why eating disorder recovery is more daunting during the pandemic

Why eating disorder recovery is more daunting during the pandemic

Millions 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.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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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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