Recent national studies show that the statistics for depression and anxiety have more than doubled in the last year. Prior to the pandemic, nearly one in five adults reported having a mental illness or substance use disorder. Now, several months into the pandemic, more than one in three adults report having symptoms of anxiety or depression. As we face the pandemic and its economic consequences, the impacts of both are causing a surge in behavioral health issues. Anxiety-related problems are … [Read more...] about How to Increase Resiliency
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Understanding Causes of Suicide During the Pandemic
September is suicide prevention month, and given the dramatic changes in lifestyle necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems appropriate to address how the pandemic has impacted suicide and suicide prevention. But, let’s first look at suicide prior to the pandemic. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death among those 10-34 years of age. There were 47,173 suicides reported in 2017. It is estimated that for each suicide, as … [Read more...] about Understanding Causes of Suicide During the Pandemic
