Spotlight on Virtual Mental Health Care
Call to Mind host Kimberly Adams interviews national leaders in telemedicine and mental health to learn how well virtual mental health services are working, and how these still-evolving technologies will shape care into the future.
Pass or Fail — Mental Health in Community Colleges
For many Americans, community college is an important path toward climbing the economic ladder. Programs can be more accessible to a wider swath of the public and offer vital certifications and degrees in trades, frontline medical work and other core aspects of our economy. Community college students often juggle classes with raising families, working or dealing with other stressful constraints on time. But unlike four-year universities, mental health services at community colleges are severely lacking or non-existent.
Student Athletes Have an Easier Time Accessing Mental Health Care on Campus
One group of college students, athletes, routinely get more access to mental health services as an effort to care for the whole athlete. This care is gaining traction, but it is fair to other students?
The pandemic has more people turning to a 'therapist in your pocket'
The grief and stress of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a spike in demand for mental health care. But amid a nationwide shortage of providers, more people are turning to remote — or virtual — care.
A Look Inside College Mental Health
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, college counseling services were reporting an uptick in the number of students with serious mental health conditions. A new documentary focuses on colleges’ responses to a perceived mental health crisis among students and asks: What is a college’s responsibility for helping students navigate mental health challenges?
Getting Real Care, Virtually
Do you have a computer or mobile device with reliable internet connection? It’s an important question mental health providers and clinics have been asking since the COVID-19 pandemic response started. People who can answer “yes,” are often able to connect with licensed mental health providers.
Simple Steps to Manage Work Stress
Workplace stress can get the best of us all. And beyond the blows to your performance and productivity, workplace stress can affect your mental health.
Why You Need to Take Your Vacation Time
One of the best ways to combat chronic work-related stress, potential burnout or even job dissatisfaction is to take your well-earned PTO. Multiple studies conclude, using vacation time reduces stress.
School, activities, life has changed because of COVID-19. Many teens are attending school from home, logging in to online classes, some for the first time when their school closed to flatten the curve. It’s hard not being able to see and talk to friends and teachers daily like we did pre-COVID. All these changes can negatively impact wellness and mental health.
Right now, more than ever, it’s important to be honest about how we’re feeling and listen to our loved ones. And, what we say, what we ask, and how talk can be just as important as doing it. The words we use can have unintended effects of making someone feel othered or discriminated. It’s important to use treatment-positive language. We’ve compiled some resources about proper language to use and example questions you can use to get the conversation started.
World Health experts know mental health = health, and COVID-19 is having an impact. It’s normal to feel stressed, confused, scared, sad, or angry right now. Get facts for how to cope.
How to cope with feeling stressed, scared, confused, sad or angry right now. First, know those feelings are normal. Global health experts know mental health = health, and coronavirus is having an impact. Talking about how you’re feeling can really help. Get some sleep. Try to maintain some routines
Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation
Feeling isolated from all the social distancing? You’re not alone. We’re all dealing with this together. Here are some great tips for coping with COVID stress and separation.
Immediate Mental Health Crisis Resources
Are you thinking about suicide? Hold on. You Matter. Help is close, 24/7/365. Text TALK to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You can also call SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
Living with Mental Illness
You, or someone you know, was already dealing with a mental health condition before coronavirus was a thing. Talking virtually to your therapist, family & friends now is as important as social distancing and trying to quarantine. Self-care = care. All. The. Time. Especially now.
How to talk with Children about coronavirus
We’re hearing about COVID-19 all the time, so are the children in our lives. It’s important for children to know what we’re all dealing with, but the way we talk about coronavirus can really affect a child’s well-being. Children need information that is appropriate for their developmental age.
Here are some useful resources for adults that can help have more mindful conversations with children about the 2019 coronavirus disease.