Arizona students, teachers plead for more mental health resources on campus
Students and teachers say now that the entire education has been shifted, accommodations need to be made in terms of mental health. Otherwise, there could be another crisis in our schools.
Students and teachers say now that the entire education has been shifted, accommodations need to be made in terms of mental health. Otherwise, there could be another crisis in our schools.
Many struggling with 're-entry anxiety' as world begins to open again
With Arizona reopening along with the rest of the world after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have to get used to another new normal of heading out into the world again.
With Arizona reopening along with the rest of the world after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people will have to get used to another new normal of heading out into the world again.
Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months
A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.
A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
LinkedIn lets 15,900 employees take week after Easter off in push to avoid burnout
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Social networking giant LinkedIn is allowing its staff members a full, paid week off post-Easter to support mental well-being.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill allowing authorities to prosecute adults who encourage minors to die by suicide
Arizona House Bill 2459 would have adults face manslaughter charges if they advise or encourage minors to die by suicide.
Arizona House Bill 2459 would have adults face manslaughter charges if they advise or encourage minors to die by suicide.
Children, adults struggle with mental health as pandemic rages on
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.
Mental health experts say many continue to suffer from depression and anxiety as the pandemic rages on. Not only are adults feeling the impacts, but so are children.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, Mesa police team up for soccer program
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Mesa Police Department are kicking off a program that is meant to promote the physical and mental well-being of Valley kids.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and Mesa Police Department are kicking off a program that is meant to promote the physical and mental well-being of Valley kids.
Psychologist breaks down mental health issues mothers may be facing during the pandemic
Mental health experts are seeing mothers seek help for issues with anxiety and depression at higher rates during the pandemic.
Mental health experts are seeing mothers seek help for issues with anxiety and depression at higher rates during the pandemic.
Proposed Arizona State Senate bill will give students mental health days
A bill passed unanimously in the Arizona State Senate will allow for mental health days to be counted as excused absences for Arizona students.
A bill passed unanimously in the Arizona State Senate will allow for mental health days to be counted as excused absences for Arizona students.
Judge: Man charged in Arizona courthouse shooting case unfit for trial
A federal judge in Arizona has concluded that a man accused of opening fire in September on a security officer outside a federal courthouse in downtown Phoenix is mentally unfit and cannot stand trial.
A federal judge in Arizona has concluded that a man accused of opening fire in September on a security officer outside a federal courthouse in downtown Phoenix is mentally unfit and cannot stand trial.
Utah and Arizona lawmakers push mental health days for kids amid pandemic
Legislation proposed in Utah and Arizona would add mental or behavioral health to the list of reasons students can be absent from class, similar to staying out with a physical illness.
Legislation proposed in Utah and Arizona would add mental or behavioral health to the list of reasons students can be absent from class, similar to staying out with a physical illness.
Therapist says COVID-19 pandemic has taken terrible toll on people's mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with social unrest throughout 2020 and into 2021, is taking a terrible toll on the mental health of some people
The COVID-19 pandemic, along with social unrest throughout 2020 and into 2021, is taking a terrible toll on the mental health of some people
Alzheimer's-related deaths increase; experts believe pandemic may be indirectly affecting dementia patients
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll not only directly, but indirectly as well -- and the highest Alzheimer's-related death rates in the country are right here in Arizona.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll not only directly, but indirectly as well -- and the highest Alzheimer's-related death rates in the country are right here in Arizona.
Students, teachers lacking in mental health resources during the pandemic
As students and teachers power through online learning, they're lacking in much-needed mental health resources they say aren't being provided at the rate they need them.
As students and teachers power through online learning, they're lacking in much-needed mental health resources they say aren't being provided at the rate they need them.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.