The mental health impact of the coronavirus pandemic is ‘already extremely concerning,’ UN says
4 years, 7 months ago

The mental health impact of the coronavirus pandemic is ‘already extremely concerning,’ UN says

CNN  

CNN — There is a “high prevalence” of mental distress in countries across the globedue to the coronavirus pandemic, especially among health care workers and children, according to the United Nations and the World Health Organization. “The impact of the pandemic on people’s mental health is already extremely concerning,” WHO Director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a news release Thursday. During the pandemic, 47% of health care workers in Canada have reported a need for psychological support; 50% of health care workers in the People’s Republic of China reported depression; and 42% of health care workers in Pakistan reported moderate psychological distress and 26% severe psychological distress, a new UN policy brief released Thursday says. A failure to take people’s emotional well-being seriously will lead to long-term social and economic costs to society.” The brief calls for emergency mental health services and psychosocial support to be made widely available.

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Virginia’s Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Virginia’s Youngkin aims to bolster mental health care, part of national focus after the pandemic

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — John Clair, the police chief of a small Appalachian town in southwest Virginia, spends his days consumed by a growing problem: the frequency with which his officers are tapped to detain, transport and wait in hospitals with people in the throes of a mental health crisis. The problem underscores a widely held consensus that Virginia’s mental health …

After COVID, world became acutely aware of mental health, says NIMHANS Director
11 months ago

After COVID, world became acutely aware of mental health, says NIMHANS Director

The Hindu  

Mental health has traditionally had a much lower priority than physical health. This is somewhat misplaced, as one in 10 persons has a diagnosable mental condition as estimated by the National Mental Health Survey, 2016, said Pratima Murthy, Director and Senior Professor of Psychiatry, National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bengaluru. Addressing the 26th annual convocation of Dr. YSR …

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed
11 months, 1 week ago

Explained: Why younger generations in India seem so stressed

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 30, 2024 15:33 IST - 5 MINS READ Meghana AT, a theatre artist from Mumbai, is the creator of an interactive show “Plan B/C/D/E”. He also urged parents, relatives, and teachers to abstain from a “running commentary” on the students’ performance, saying it invites “negative comparisons” and is “detrimental to student’s mental well-being”. The pandemic “has fundamentally …

Year Ender 2023: Mystery pneumonia to dengue, diseases that made headlines this year
1 year ago

Year Ender 2023: Mystery pneumonia to dengue, diseases that made headlines this year

Hindustan Times  

Vector-borne diseases and respiratory infections ruled the roost in 2023 even as newer and milder strains of Covid-19 kept trickling in. Dengue outbreaks in many parts of the world including India due to global warming and excessive rainfall were reported apart from other vector-borne illnesses like zika and chikungunya. In 2023, a spectrum of diseases captured headlines globally, highlighting the …

Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy
1 year, 5 months ago

Employees and mental health: Carrying forward Covid-19 activities in mental health to present normalcy

Hindustan Times  

The silent retreat of Covid-19 in early 2022 also marked the fading of elevated health concerns globally. The pandemic also disrupted access to mental health services, which were generally ignored in the global efforts to prevent the spread of the virus. In a WHO survey, 121 of 130 participating countries “reported disruptions in one or more services for mental, neurological …

Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic
1 year, 5 months ago

Almost half of doctors say their mental health is worse than during pandemic

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nearly half of our members tell us their mental health is worse now than …

Long COVID link to mental health conditions prompts federal advisory
1 year, 6 months ago

Long COVID link to mental health conditions prompts federal advisory

LA Times  

Federal health officials have identified a number of mental health conditions associated with long COVID, prompting them to issue an advisory to help doctors treat patients suffering from the syndrome. Pittman said he’s seen patients who have long COVID but feel as though their other doctors haven’t listened to them — “they don’t feel like they’ve been taken seriously.” Other …

No evidence of mental health ‘tsunami’ during COVID-19 pandemic: study
1 year, 9 months ago

No evidence of mental health ‘tsunami’ during COVID-19 pandemic: study

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 21, 2023 14:29 IST - 4 MINS READ The COVID-19 pandemic may not have been as damaging to people’s mental health as once thought, a new study has indicated. Overall, the pandemic caused minimal changes in depression, anxiety, and mental health symptoms among the general population compared to times before the pandemic. Same s*** different year Brett …

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says
1 year, 10 months ago

The pandemic took a harsh toll on teen girls’ mental health, CDC says

LA Times  

Players on the Stanford women’s soccer team wear warmup jerseys with “Mental Health Matters” on their backs and a butterfly patch on their sleeves to remember late goalie Katie Meyer, who died by suicide earlier in the year. The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, …

Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study
2 years, 1 month ago

Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study

Hindustan Times  

When compared to people who avoided COVID-19 in the same time period, individuals who reported having COVID in early 2020 were also 1.67 times more likely to have clinically significant levels of anxiety after 13 months. Anxiety, depression more likely in first wave COVID-19 patients: Study More than 3,000 UK individuals, representing a cross-section of the general public, were polled …

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health
2 years, 2 months ago

The cost of living crisis is wreaking havoc on our children’s mental health

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As the chair of the Anna …

US capitalism is bad for your mental health
2 years, 3 months ago

US capitalism is bad for your mental health

Al Jazeera  

And I know it – because I’ve lived it. But as we mark World Mental Health Day on October 10, it’s worth reflecting on the mental health dangers posed by the US’s increasingly globalised brand of neoliberal capitalism. According to a White House fact sheet released in March 2022, the country faces an “unprecedented mental health crisis among people of …

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being
2 years, 3 months ago

Pandemic or war, children growing up alone need support for mental well-being

Firstpost  

Across the world a staggering 10.5 million children have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19, and 7.5 million have been orphaned. We all — including civil society organisations, governments, corporations and other partners — have a duty of care to support children who have lost parental care or are at risk of losing it, and a critical part of that …

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems
2 years, 3 months ago

Sharp increase in people calling in sick with mental health problems

NL Times  

Illness absenteeism is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. But the share of people calling in sick due to mental health problems - psychological absenteeism - has risen sharply, NU.nl reports based on figures from health and safety service providers HumanCare Capital and ArboNed. “The share of absenteeism for mental health reasons is increasing further in the total number of sick …

The mental health effects of living with long COVID
2 years, 3 months ago

The mental health effects of living with long COVID

LA Times  

Sandhya Kambhampati, a data reporter on the Los Angeles Times Data Desk, holds a painting she did while coping with long COVID. There were days when I had to make calls to get the earliest available appointments, do interviews, go to one or two doctor’s appointments and analyze data, as well as manage my day-to-day life. Rest is crucial after …

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season
2 years, 4 months ago

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season

NPR  

Keep an eye on your student's mental health this back-to-school season Enlarge this image LA Johnson/NPR LA Johnson/NPR Students across the country are moving into dorms or getting ready to board school buses for their first day of class. For parents concerned about how their students are handling the new school year, here are five suggestions mental health experts say …

How to cope with mental health issues triggered by Covid
2 years, 5 months ago

How to cope with mental health issues triggered by Covid

India Today  

The pandemic has triggered a mental health tsunami worldwide. Initially, this caused a sense of panic, which stoked a strong sense of uncertainty and affected our mental well-being.” Medical experts confirm receiving more patients with complaints of anxiety, mood swings, panic attacks, fear, sleep disturbance, constant worry and recurring fears of either contracting Covid-19 or losing their loved ones. Its …

New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions
2 years, 6 months ago

New report warns that mental health impacts for Ukraine's refugee children could cost billions

ABC  

Lessons learned from a decades-long civil war could help counter the long-lasting mental health impacts on Ukrainian children exposed to air strikes, bombing, and other war violence, a child trauma specialist says. Key points: At least one-in-five refugees is at risk of developing metal health disorders, with children being particularly vulnerable Three million Ukrainian children have already been displaced by …

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now
2 years, 7 months ago

6 Things People Actually Need To Improve Their Mental Health Right Now

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Your favorite Instagram influencer can post about self-care all day, showing glamorous pictures of bubble baths and retreats. According to Cook, SEL would include increased access to and education on mental health resources and strategies, from coping mechanisms like deep breathing to increased school staff training to handle social and emotional concerns. Paid mental wellness days and …

The Biggest COVID Issues People Bring Up In Therapy
2 years, 7 months ago

The Biggest COVID Issues People Bring Up In Therapy

Huff Post  

Fiordaliso via Getty Images Therapists have been helping many of their clients work through and process COVID-related problems. “With the kids, some of the biggest things we’re seeing is general increased anxiety, depression, a lot of worry about school, and a lot of kids really got off track during COVID and do not feel like they’ve been able to recover,” …

Pandemic increased anxiety, depression by a quarter: A'dam researchers
2 years, 9 months ago

Pandemic increased anxiety, depression by a quarter: A'dam researchers

NL Times  

Psychological complaints like anxiety and depression increased by a quarter worldwide in the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, according to researchers from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the World Health Organization. The researchers call the information now known about the coronavirus' impact on mental health "just the tip of the iceberg." "This is a wake-up call for all …

Post-COVID Psychosis Is Real. Here's What To Know About It.
2 years, 9 months ago

Post-COVID Psychosis Is Real. Here's What To Know About It.

Huff Post  

Caia Image via Getty Images From the very beginning of the pandemic, it has been clear that COVID can have as profound an impact on mental health as it does on physical well-being. Mental health experts have known for some time that people with schizophrenia or mood disorders, like depression, may be at greater risk for getting really sick if …

Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes Linked To Severe Covid: First-Of-A-Kind Study In Lancet
2 years, 9 months ago

Long-Term Mental Health Outcomes Linked To Severe Covid: First-Of-A-Kind Study In Lancet

ABP News  

New Delhi: Severe Covid-19 is linked to an increase in the risk of long-term adverse mental health effects, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health. The researchers of the study observed symptom-prevalence of depression, anxiety, Covid-19 related distress, and poor sleep quality among people with and without a diagnosis of Covid-19 from zero to 16 months, …

Patralekha Chatterjee | Don’t treat the pandemic like yesterday’s story, yet
2 years, 10 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Don’t treat the pandemic like yesterday’s story, yet

Deccan Chronicle  

The Covid-19 pandemic is no longer a compelling newsmaker. Hunger Watch 2, a survey commissioned by India’s Right to Food Campaign and the Centre for Equity Studies between December 2021 to January 2022, found that 66 per cent of the 6,500 respondents across 14 states who had been interviewed had experienced a fall in their incomes as compared to the …

Two years of Covid: Stress, domestic violence and depression also saw multiple waves
2 years, 10 months ago

Two years of Covid: Stress, domestic violence and depression also saw multiple waves

Hindustan Times  

PUNE The last two years taught that the Covid-19 pandemic was not only biological but also psycho-social. The two years of lockdown, pandemic and illnesses have also highlighted the psychological and social Impact of the virus infection and this often-neglected aspect needs to be studied thoroughly. “ The two years of the pandemic saw a diverse range of reactions which …

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 triggered 25% jump in anxiety, depression; youngsters worst hit: WHO

India Today  

With the Omicron variant of coronavirus now under control and life returning to normal, a new report from the World Health Organisation paints a grim picture when it comes to mental health. The pandemic also had an impact on the availability of mental health services as the report flagged gaps in provisions to include mental health and psychosocial support in …

5 New Things We Learned About COVID In February 2022
2 years, 10 months ago

5 New Things We Learned About COVID In February 2022

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING What we know about COVID-19 seems to change by the minute. The Pfizer vaccine is less effective at preventing omicron infections in kids 5 to 11 In late February, we got new data about how well the Pfizer vaccine — the only COVID vaccine approved for children ages 5 to 11 — held up in that age …

Your Risk Of A Mental Health Disorder Increases After COVID
2 years, 10 months ago

Your Risk Of A Mental Health Disorder Increases After COVID

Huff Post  

Jackyenjoyphotography via Getty Images New research published this week shines a light on another group of people whose mental health and well-being have been hit particularly hard over the past two years: people infected with COVID-19. “We need to acknowledge this reality and address these conditions now before they balloon into a much larger mental health crisis.” The connection between …

Covid-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19 survivors have increased mental health risks up to a year later: Study

Hindustan Times  

As the COVID-19 pandemic entered into its third year, countless people have undergone varying degrees of uncertainty, isolation and mental health challenges. Overall, the study found that people who had COVID-19 were 60 per cent more likely to suffer from mental health problems than those who were not infected, leading to increased use of prescription medication to treat such problems …

COVID-19 linked with increased risk of mental health disorders up to one year after infections, says US study
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 linked with increased risk of mental health disorders up to one year after infections, says US study

Firstpost  

More than 403 million people globally and 77 million in the US have been infected with the virus since the pandemic started Washington: COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, substance use, and sleep disorders, up to one year after the viral infection, according to a US study. The researchers then followed all …

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

Record number of children referred for serious mental health issues in pandemic

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A record number of children …

Coronavirus: How to manage your mental health while working from home
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus: How to manage your mental health while working from home

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

Surgeon General Warns Of Pandemic’s Mental Health Impact On Kids
3 years ago

Surgeon General Warns Of Pandemic’s Mental Health Impact On Kids

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. Speaking to CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union,” Murthy talked about the advisory he issued earlier this month about the urgent need to address the country’s youth mental health crisis, which existed before 2020 but has only been worsened by the ongoing pandemic that’s impacted nearly every aspect of childrens’ lives. They haven’t been …

Depression in times of Covid: One in 10 adults suffer from mental health issues in India
3 years, 1 month ago

Depression in times of Covid: One in 10 adults suffer from mental health issues in India

India Today  

A deterioration in mental health among the average Indian has been a matter of concern for psychologists and social scientists for long. “Three major diseases viz, cancer, cardiovascular diseases and renal conditions and neglect in regard to mental health conditions have of late shown worrisome trends,” according to the Niti Aayog’s ‘Heath Care in India Vision 2020’. Post Covid-19, governments …

Mental health: Biden says many Americans are feeling ‘down’ because of pandemic and urges people to seek help if they need it
3 years, 2 months ago

Mental health: Biden says many Americans are feeling ‘down’ because of pandemic and urges people to seek help if they need it

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden said Thursday a lot of Americans are feeling “down” because of the pandemic and anxious about the future – particularly heading into the holiday season – and urged those struggling with mental health issues to seek help if they need it. “How many people do you know – and maybe some in this audience – …

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline
3 years, 2 months ago

Grief, Insomnia, Memories of Loved Ones Lost to Covid: Top Triggers of Distress Calls on NIMHANS Helpline

News 18  

Grief, memories of those who passed away due to Covid-19, insomnia, and behavioural changes among children — these are some of the top concerns discussed by callers on the 24×7 helpline set up by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in Bengaluru. “The other peak was achieved in June 2021 — during the second wave — when around …

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers
3 years, 2 months ago

The Covid-19 fallout: An imminent mental health epidemic among health workers

Hindustan Times  

During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak of 2003, a high prevalence of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and sleep disorders were noted among health care workers. The occupational burnout During the Covid-19 pandemic, a systematic review across 21 countries found a high prevalence of moderate depression, anxiety, and PTSD among health care workers. The situation among Covid-19 warriors is …

Mental Health Pandemic is Real, Needs as Much Attention as COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Mental Health Pandemic is Real, Needs as Much Attention as COVID-19

News 18  

He was 65 years old and had pain all over his body. Unicef’s – The State of the World’s Children 2021, On My Mind Report – released a few days ago addressed the mental health of children for the first time in 75 years. With more than 4 lakh deaths across India, thousands would need mental health support. At Latur, …

Countries in South-East Asia region must make mental healthcare reality for all: WHO
3 years, 3 months ago

Countries in South-East Asia region must make mental healthcare reality for all: WHO

The Hindu  

On the eve of World Mental Health Day, the World Health Organization on Saturday urged countries in the South-East Asia region to make mental healthcare for all a reality by strengthening services to meet increased needs and fill gaps exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Singh said WHO is assisting member states to scale up and close gaps in mental …

Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study
3 years, 3 months ago

Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study

Hindustan Times  

The greater number of deaths amongst those with mental health conditions and intellectual disabilities has been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic, a study based on more than 160,000 patients, led by King's College London has revealed. Excess deaths in people with mental health conditions increased during Covid-19: Study Before the pandemic, the rates of mortality in those with severe mental …

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO
3 years, 3 months ago

World failed to achieve 2020 mental health target: WHO

India Today  

The world missed most of the mental health targets in 2020 and has failed to provide people with mental health services amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a World Health Organisation report released on Friday. In 2020, just 51 per cent of WHO’s 194 member states reported that their mental health policy or plan was in line with international and …

Girls, Kids From Low Income Families Face Greater Mental Health Risks Post Covid-19: UNICEF
3 years, 3 months ago

Girls, Kids From Low Income Families Face Greater Mental Health Risks Post Covid-19: UNICEF

News 18  

Girls and children from disadvantaged backgrounds face the greatest mental health risks triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, says a report released by UNICEF on Tuesday. The report said that “not all children were affected equally.” “Children and adolescents who faced the greatest mental health risks came from disadvantaged families, had pre-existing mental health conditions or a history of adverse childhood …

Depression rates are dropping... but they're still nearly twice as high as they were pre-Covid
3 years, 3 months ago

Depression rates are dropping... but they're still nearly twice as high as they were pre-Covid

Daily Mail  

Rates of depression in Britain are starting to fall after shooting up during the Covid pandemic, official data shows. This more than doubled to a record 21 per cent last winter after two brutal waves of the epidemic and three lockdowns, with women and young people worst affected. The ONS estimates that the proportion dropped to 17 per cent last …

Covid pandemic leading to rise in mental health problems in Indore
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid pandemic leading to rise in mental health problems in Indore

India Today  

Covid-19 not only affects our body but also mental stability. The health department of Indore has recorded the number of mental illness patients rising from 300 in a month in 2019 to 600 in 2020 and an average of 800 in the year 2021. Dr Nidhi Jain Bukharia, Psychiatrist at Indore district hospital told Times of India that the hospitals …

France offers state-funded therapy, tackles mental health
3 years, 3 months ago

France offers state-funded therapy, tackles mental health

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Psychology appointments in France will …

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health
3 years, 3 months ago

France to offer state-funded therapy as COVID sharpens focus on mental health

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers speaks at the national convention on mental health and psychiatry in Paris on Tuesday. Psychology appointments in France will be funded by the government starting next year, President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday, amid growing awareness and concern about the importance of mental health. Acknowledging both the psychological impact of government COVID restrictions and past government …

The pandemic has been hard on mental health. What to do if you can’t afford therapy
3 years, 3 months ago

The pandemic has been hard on mental health. What to do if you can’t afford therapy

LA Times  

Therapy can be great. “In a lot of circles and communities, especially communities of color and immigrants, you just don’t share that you’re getting help outside of home,” said Curley Bonds, a physician and psychiatrist and the chief medical officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Not everyone takes to it right away, but it’s worth trying.” …

Research suggests mental health distress continued to increase during pandemic
3 years, 3 months ago

Research suggests mental health distress continued to increase during pandemic

Hindustan Times  

The findings of a new report suggest that half a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, several men and women in the USA continued to experience psychological distress, depression, and anxiety. The report, led by Corinne Leach, senior principal scientist, American Cancer Society, used data from the American Cancer Study's Cancer Prevention Study-3 cohort from two waves, 2018 and July- September …

Covid: Young people say their prospects are dwindling and wellbeing suffering after pandemic
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid: Young people say their prospects are dwindling and wellbeing suffering after pandemic

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The overwhelming majority of young people feel that their employment prospects …

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19
3 years, 4 months ago

Ensuring mental well-being amid Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The pandemic has affected almost every aspect of our lives, especially our mental health. About 2500 prescriptions every month, as opposed to 1750 prescriptions per month in the pre-pandemic era, are being given to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia, and other related symptoms,” says Dr Kushal Banerjee, a senior homeopath from Dr. Kalyan Banerjee’s Clinic. Experts feel …

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