In Hard-Hit Areas, COVID’s Ripple Effects Strain Mental Healthcare Systems
In late March, Marcell’s girlfriend took him to the emergency room at Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, about 11 miles south of Detroit.
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Feeling sad, anxious, lonely due to pandemic crisis? You’re not alone, national surveys say.
The psychological burden of the coronavirus pandemic has left large numbers of Americans feeling anxious, depressed and fearful, according to an ongoing survey conducted by the US Census Bureau.
Read More »Age-Adjusted Suicide Rate Ranked by State
The Kaiser Family Foundation used resident population data from the U.S. Census Bureau and data from the CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control to calculate age-adjusted suicide rates….
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Experts warn of a suicide surge related to COVID-19. They may be right.
As parts of the US express optimism with regard to “flattening the curve” of COVID-19 infection, the national conversation has broadened to include not only reopening the economy, but also…
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COVID-19: Psychiatrists Assess Geriatric Harm from Social Distancing
One of the greatest tragedies of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the failure of health policy makers to anticipate and mitigate the enormous havoc the policy…
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Providing Suicide Care during COVID-19
Safe and effective suicide care remains a priority during these times. Below you will find a list of helpful resources for health care leaders and mental health professionals. We will…
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They didn’t die in combat, but they lived heroic lives. Remembering the military heroes who died by suicide.
Marine Corps Lance Corporal Robby Mathews’s family is cooking up his favorites today ― steak, veggies and red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting ― a joyful tribute on a…
Read More »Isolation Forced by Coronavirus Endangers Mental Health of Elderly
While Bay Area health officials are ordering people to keep their distance from the elderly in an attempt to protect a high-risk population from the coronavirus, some are warning that…
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Connecticut Hospital Sued over Patient’s Suicide
The family of a popular New Milford music teacher who died by suicide at Waterbury Hospital last March has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital.
Read More »A Silent Epidemic: How to Combat Depression as a Nurse
You may frequently hear people say, “Oh, I’m so depressed” if they’re experiencing a bad mood.
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