The coronavirus pandemic intensified a rise in adolescent depression, anxiety and mental health distress that was underway before the spring of 2020.
Tag: Mental Health and Disorders
The pandemic worsened young people’s mental health crisis.
The message came as part of a rare public advisory from the nation’s top physician, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy.
Veterans Have Become Unlikely Lobbyists in Push to Legalize Psychedelic Drugs
Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts gaining traction around the country.
Uyghurs Seek Emotional Help as Families in China Suffer
As Uyghurs grapple with the emotional trauma of their families suffering back in Xinjiang, some are overcoming a cultural stigma to seek out counseling.
Heavy Is the Burden on Japan’s Royal Women
A princess who will soon marry represents the third generation to suffer intense emotional distress in a country that often consigns women to rigid roles.
How Public Criticism Has Affected Japan’s Royal Women
A princess who will soon marry represents the third generation to suffer intense emotional distress in a country that often consigns women to rigid roles.
Medical Groups Declare Youth Mental Health Crisis
Medical groups said the coronavirus pandemic had worsened a mental health crisis among children and teenagers.
Town Rattled by Bow-and-Arrow Killings Ponders Terrorism and Mental Illness
The police in Norway, initially pointing to Islamic extremism, now say an attacker was “not well, mentally.”
Hate Crimes and Pandemic Lead More Asian Americans to Seek Therapy
A growing number of Asian Americans have overcome a cultural stigma attached to seeking mental health treatment, experts said.
A New Must-Have for TV and Movie Shoots: Therapists
Working on set can be challenging. In Britain, many productions are hiring trained counselors to help casts and crew cope.