If Depression and Anxiety Are ‘Normal’ Right Now, When Should I Be Worried?
December 22, 2020December 8, 2020
By Jessica A. Gold, M.D., M.S.
Self
https://www.self.com/story/pandemic-depression-anxiety
You probably don’t need me to tell you that the pandemic has not been great for our collective mental health.
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Dec 7, 2020
By Ellen Rosen
The New York Times
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/07/business/mental-health-start-ups-teletherapy.html
Ariela Safira was on a mission. Shaken by the attempted suicide of a friend during her freshman year at Stanford University in 2013,
more » Read MoreA Word to the Wise: Caregiver Take Care
Nov 18, 2020
By Linda Snow-Griffin, Ph.D.
NAMI
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2020/A-Word-to-the-Wise-Caregiver-Take-Care
What airline passenger truly loves flying in turbulent conditions? My husband, who is a private pilot,
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12/7/2020
NAMI
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Receives-Fourth-Consecutive-Four-Star-Rating-from-Charity-Navigator
For the last four years NAMI has proudly received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This four-star rating shows that NAMI exceeds industry standards,
more » Read MoreImpacts of COVID-19 and social isolation on mental health explored in WMU study
November 10, 2020
Contact Erin Flynn
WMU News
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61977
Humans are social beings. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented and abrupt interruption of physical and traditional social interaction for many people around the globe.
more » Read MoreAfter COVID-19 Diagnosis, Nearly 1 In 5 Are Diagnosed With Mental Disorder
November 11, 2020
By Laurel Wamsley
NPR
https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/11/11/933964994/after-covid-diagnosis-nearly-1-in-5-are-diagnosed-with-mental-disorder
New research has found that nearly 1 person in 5 diagnosed with COVID-19 is diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder like anxiety,
more » Read MoreWhen You Have an Anxiety Disorder, Courage Is Subjective
Nov 4, 3030
By Gina Perkins
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/November-2020/When-You-Have-an-Anxiety-Disorder-Courage-Is-Subjective
“I’m dying. Right here on this sidewalk. Alone. I’m going to die.”
That was the narrative running through my mind during my first panic attack when I was 20 years old.
more » Read MoreDuring Open Enrollment, Be Sure To Review Your Health Plan Options
11/2/2020
NAMI
https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/During-Open-Enrollment-Be-Sure-to-Review-Your-Health-Plan-Options
Nov. 1st began the annual enrollment period to get health insurance. If you don’t have health insurance, or you need to renew your plan,
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