News
COVID-19: Mental illness the ‘inevitable’ next pandemic?
April 16, 2020
“Communities and organizations could consider training nontraditional groups to provide psychological first aid,” the authors wrote.
Opinion
Life in jail, made worse during COVID-19
April 16, 2020
“Psychiatrists and other providers have an opportunity to fix things from the inside out,” Dr. Elizabeth Ford said.
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Opinion
Making something ordinary out of the extraordinary
April 16, 2020
Establishing and maintaining routines is important for both physical and mental health at every age and time, but especially when a major change is occurring.
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Opinion
The role of FOAM and social networks in COVID-19
April 15, 2020
FOAM and social networks are crucial channels for collecting and conveying up-to-date information during disasters.
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Opinion
Resources for LGBTQ youth during challenging times
April 15, 2020
This is a time to “support our LGBTQ young people in finding creative responses.” – Heather Newby, LCSW
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Opinion
The 7 strategies of highly effective people facing the COVID-19 pandemic
April 10, 2020
When trouble comes, it’s important to have coping strategies that help you navigate, said Dr. Alice W. Lee.
News
COVID 19: Psychiatric patients may be among the hardest hit
April 9, 2020
It’s important for patients with severe mental illness to have up-to-date, accurate information about mitigating risk, said Dr. Benjamin Druss.
Opinion
Crisis counseling, not therapy, is what’s needed in the wake of COVID-19
April 9, 2020
Crisis counselors assist with emotional support. And they aim to educate individuals, families, and communities about how to be resilient, said Dr. Lloyd I. Sederer.
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News
COVID-19: A guide to making telepsychiatry work
April 9, 2020
“There’s going to be a much wider and diffuse acceptance of telemedicine as we go forward,” said Dr. Jay H. Shore.
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Opinion
Tips for self-care during the COVID-19 crisis
April 7, 2020
Shorter sessions more often are providing more comfort to some patients, said Dr. Eva Ritvo.
