Category: Mental Health
Pandemic leads colleges to revise, improve mental health efforts
MEQUON, Wis. — With the pandemic dragging on, the string of setbacks that recently hit Lucas Regnier, a sophomore at…
Study examines link between extreme heat and mental health
Study examines link between extreme heat and mental health Extreme heat is associated with an increased risk of emergency room…
Readers and Tweeters Have Mental Health Care on Their Minds
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity…
Extreme heat raises risk for mental health crises in U.S., study finds
Feb. 23 (UPI) — Adults in the United States are at increased risk for seeking emergency room care for mental…
COVID-19 survivors: Increased risk of mental health issues
Share on PinterestMental health risk increases even after mild COVID-19. Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images A study tracking COVID-19 survivors found them…
4 ways we can boost Washington’s mental health workforce, from people in the industry
The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded…
‘The stigma is winning’: Parents strain to juggle jobs and their kids’ mental health
Alicia Lee learned early on that her child’s mental health disorder did not respect working hours. Supporting her 13-year-old son,…
On the heels of Surgeon General’s warning, local summit focuses on youth mental health
In December, the U.S. Surgeon General sounded the alarm about the devastating mental health effects the pandemic has caused in…
Climate change and mental health: Expert tips on how to cope
Extreme weather events, such as droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, and floods, have a clear impact on the mental well-being of the…
COVID-19 raises risk of mental health problems in year after infection
A large study has found high rates of mental health problems in COVID-19 patients up to a year after their…
