Mental Health
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U.S. ‘deaths of despair’ from COVID-19 could top 75,000, experts warn
The number could be even higher if the country fails to take bold action to address the mental health toll of unemployment, isolation, and...
From the Journals
Starting school later in the morning improves adolescents’ sleep
Students starting high school classes after 8:30 a.m. slept more on weeknights and less on weekends, compared with students whose classes started...
Conference Coverage
Suicide prevention one key focus of upcoming NIMH strategic plan
The much broader strategic plan to guide research efforts and priorities is set to be released in the next few weeks, Dr. Joshua Gordon said.
Conference Coverage
NSDUH data might underestimate substance use by pregnant women
Substance use disorders may be more prevalent than previously appreciated.
Opinion
COVID-19: Social distancing with young children
Child development experts think the challenges that parents had with young children before COVID-19 are exacerbated by the current stress, Dr....
Commentary
COVID-19: To have and to hold ... in quarantine
All of us can benefit from these skills, especially emotionally volatile couples who are trapped together in quarantine, Dr. Dara Abraham said.
Commentary
COVID-19: Addressing the mental health needs of clinicians
Health care workers might be facing a “care paradox,” in which they must choose between their patients’ safety and their own.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: A ‘marathon, not a sprint’ for psychiatry
Providing emotional support will help individuals engage with instrumental supports, said Dr. Joshua Morganstein.
From the Journals
AAP releases updated guidance on male teen sexual, reproductive health
“Talk with your male adolescents about puberty, sexuality, and reproductive health!” says Dr. Laura K. Grubb.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: No U.S. spike expected in pandemic-related suicidal ideation
Big Data analysis of real-time Crisis Text Line experience offers encouragement.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19: Calls to NYC crisis hotline soar
Inbound call volume has increased roughly 50% since the COVID-19 pandemic hit.