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%.
California hospital staffs up to brace for 'election stress disorder'
The emergency department usually sees 185 patients a day. But Dr. Silka says that number could go up to 210.
The emergency department usually sees 185 patients a day. But Dr. Silka says that number could go up to 210.
Doctor says 2020 elections causing anxiety for many Americans
A medical expert says she has seen many patients with anxiety in relation to the 2020 elections.
A medical expert says she has seen many patients with anxiety in relation to the 2020 elections.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
Suicides, overdoses are up amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to health experts
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles health officials release tips on how to deal with ‘quarantigue’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Los Angeles Public Health Department recently put out a set of guidelines aimed at helping people combat the growing quarantine fatigue that has surfaced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.
The Los Angeles Public Health Department recently put out a set of guidelines aimed at helping people combat the growing quarantine fatigue that has surfaced as a result of the ongoing pandemic.