WFTS: First Responders Struggle To Manage The Pressure
According to the National Library of Medicine, health care workers in emergency settings have been at high risk for anxiety, depression and more.
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Mental Health
WRTV: New App Emphasizes Mental Health Checks
The app allows a user to select red, yellow or green to indicate their current mental health state.
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Many Americans Report Weight, Sleep Changes A Year Into Pandemic
A new report from the American Psychological Association suggests we're not all doing the best job coping with pandemic-related stress.
COVID and Compassion: 'Our Brains Aren’t Apathetic, They’re Lazy'
Experts say human brain's limited capacity for numbers, enormity of pandemic can cause less empathy.
Many Americans Feel Overwhelmed, Stressed After Capitol Chaos
Many people are feeling stressed and anxious after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Newsy spoke to a psychologist about ways to cope.
Pandemic Stress Is Worsening Gen Z's Mental Health
American Psychological Association report shows half of Gen Z teens report the pandemic has made planning for their future impossible.
We're REALLY Stressed Right Now, According To A New Report
Two new reports say the pandemic, economic uncertainty and the election are stressing people out.
Thoughts Of Suicide Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Suicide rates were up before this year, and more people are dealing with mental illness since the pandemic started.
CDC: Suicidal Thoughts Rise Among Young Adults Amid Pandemic
The results were self-reported from more than 5,000 adults of all ages.
FCC Changes National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number To 988
All phone service providers must direct all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022.
Study: COVID-19 Isolation Didn't Significantly Boost Loneliness
A new study says there wasn't a large increase in loneliness in the early months of social distancing efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
Understanding Racial Trauma
Racial trauma, or race-based traumatic stress, is the collective effect racism has on an individual's mental and physical health.
Protesting May Impact Mental Health
Bingeing,depression, insomnia and increases in blood pressure may occur among stressed protesters and viewers, experts say.
Protests May Impact Police Officers' Mental Health
Experts say working the front lines of racial injustice protests can be especially tough for police officers of color.
COVID-19 Has More People Seeking Out Therapy For First Time
Newsy’s latest poll found around 1 in 10 sought out therapy since the pandemic began.
Senate Approves Bill To Create 3-Digit National Suicide Hotline Number
The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act calls for a shorter, three-digit number: 988.
'Addiction Wants Us To Be Alone': Finding Recovery In Isolation
The Addiction Policy Forum is bringing solutions to substance use disorder out of the shadows and putting support groups into cyberspace.
Report: 75,000 More 'Deaths Of Despair' Possible Because Of COVID-19
A new report predicts the U.S. could see 75,000 more deaths from suicide, drugs and alcohol as a result of COVID-19.
Medical Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients Face Mental Health Risks
Health experts say it's crucial to acknowledge and mitigate those risks in the short and long terms.
What Happens When We Hit Pause On Playdates
As little kids become stressed, parents might begin to see some behavioral changes.
Experts Explain Why Social Distancing Is So Tough For Americans
Psychologists say it's hard for Americans to grasp how their actions as individuals affect the greater good.
Study: Families Separated At Border Suffer Severe Psychological Trauma
Physicians for Human Rights study medical director: Border separation policy has caused "compound trauma...depression and anxiety."
Could Artificial Intelligence Help Patients With Schizophrenia?
An app that uses artificial intelligence to measure thinking and speech patterns could help patients with schizophrenia.
The Difference Between Holiday Blues And True Anxiety Or Depression
There's a difference between feeling down or stressed around the holidays, and an actual mental health condition. What can you do to help with either?
What Makes People Choose To Ride Out Hurricanes?
Psychologists say past experiences, means of evacuation and even feelings of self-efficacy all play a role.
New York’s First Lady Talks Mental Health and Wellness
First Lady of New York Chirlane McCray talks mental health education and treatment across the city.
Dream Jobs: Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Vinita Mehta is a psychologist in Washington, D.C. She showed Newsy's Chance Seales around her dream job.
REST: The Serious Work Your Brain Does When You're 'Doing Nothing'
PET scans show that even when we aren't focused on any tasks, our brains are still hard at work.
Why The Myth That Suicides Increase During The Holidays Is Dangerous
The CDC says it's a public health issue that should be addressed in all seasons.
Rage Rooms Feel Good, But They Might Make You More Stressed
Rooms where patrons pay to smash and break things to vent anger may seem like an healthy option this stressful time of year, but are they helpful?
