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Unmet Needs Are Associated With Increased Stress And Poor Physical And Mental Health In Early Adulthood, Colleen Heflin, Katie Green, Ying Huang, Asiya Validova
Unmet Needs Are Associated With Increased Stress And Poor Physical And Mental Health In Early Adulthood, Colleen Heflin, Katie Green, Ying Huang, Asiya Validova
Population Health Research Brief Series
Material hardship, such as not being able to pay bills, negatively affects both physical and mental health. This research brief examines how different types of material hardship (difficulty paying for food, bills, and health care) are associated with self-rated health, depression, sleep problems, and suicidal thoughts among U.S. young adults (ages 24-32).
Anxious Times And Anxiety Drugs, Noah Atlas, Austin Mcneill Brown
Anxious Times And Anxiety Drugs, Noah Atlas, Austin Mcneill Brown
Population Health Research Brief Series
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused rising anxiety and a corresponding increase in benzodiazepine prescriptions. Experts worry that inconsistent access to physicians as a result of stay-at-home orders will lead dependent patients to seek counterfeit or street drugs if their prescriptions lapse. This brief discusses these repercussions and recommends approaches to monitor and support those suffering from anxiety.
The Mental Health Toll Of Covid-19, Xiaoyan Zhang
The Mental Health Toll Of Covid-19, Xiaoyan Zhang
Population Health Research Brief Series
The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly disrupted Americans' lives. The share of U.S. adults reporting unmet mental health treatment needs has been rising steadily over the past couple of months. Rates are even higher for adults with children in the household.
Covid-19, Anxiety, And Depression: Evidence From The U.S. Household Pulse Survey, Xiaoyan Zhang
Covid-19, Anxiety, And Depression: Evidence From The U.S. Household Pulse Survey, Xiaoyan Zhang
Population Health Research Brief Series
A large share of U.S. adults report feelings of anxiety and depression during COVID-19. The interactive figure allows you to explore demographic differences in reports of depression and anxiety among U.S. adults during COVID-19.
This World Is Exhausting, Don’T Let It Exhaust You: Setting Emotional Boundaries To Prevent Fatigue, Mary Kate Schutt
This World Is Exhausting, Don’T Let It Exhaust You: Setting Emotional Boundaries To Prevent Fatigue, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
How can you show compassion and empathy without draining your emotional energy? This issue brief provides tips on how to set personal boundaries to prevent emotional exhaustion.
Protecting Your Mental Health During Covid-19, Ashley Van Slyke
Protecting Your Mental Health During Covid-19, Ashley Van Slyke
Population Health Research Brief Series
COVID-19 has presented an onslaught of change and uncertainty, leaving many people feeling isolated and disconnected. This brief describes strategies we can try to protect our mental health during this uncertain time.
Breaking Isolation: Self Care For When Coronavirus Quarantine Ends, Dessa Bergen-Cico
Breaking Isolation: Self Care For When Coronavirus Quarantine Ends, Dessa Bergen-Cico
Population Health Research Brief Series
This brief describes how prolonged periods of solitude affect our mental health and provides some strategies for how we can protect our mental and emotional health as we reengage with society.
Why Monitoring Your Media Consumption During Covid-19 Is Important, Dessa Bergen-Cico
Why Monitoring Your Media Consumption During Covid-19 Is Important, Dessa Bergen-Cico
Population Health Research Brief Series
Are you spending more time consuming media (news, television, video games) than before COVID-19? Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have led to a surge in media consumption. This brief explains how too much media consumption (including the news) can affect your psychological and physiological wellbeing and provides strategies for monitoring your media consumption.
Making Meaning During Coronavirus, Mary Kate Schutt
Making Meaning During Coronavirus, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
If you’ve asked yourself, “Why is this happening? What’s the meaning of this?” you’re not alone. This brief discusses why meaning matters and how we might reflect on what we learned about ourselves from the COVID-19 pandemic to make more intentional meaning in our lives.
Covid-19: Playing The Long Game For Your Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt
Covid-19: Playing The Long Game For Your Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
This issue brief provides a new lens to view the pandemic of COVID-19 and offers simple, practical, and action-oriented ways to mange your mental health for the long term during this time of uncertainty.
As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang
As Schools Close Due To The Coronavirus, Mental Health Care For Children Must Be Protected, Xiaoyan Zhang
Population Health Research Brief Series
This data slice highlights the expansive nation-wide school closings due to COVID-19 and encourages providers and government bodies to support the mental health needs of students across the country.
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Population Health Research Brief Series
Mental health problems and suicide rates have increased among adolescents and young adults over the past several years. This research brief shows that adolescent and young adult mental health is better in states that mandate more school mental health policies, including school-based mental health centers, professional development in suicide prevention, and social-emotional curricula.
Destress For Success: Improving Student Mental Health With A New Healthy Monday Program, Mary Kate Schutt
Destress For Success: Improving Student Mental Health With A New Healthy Monday Program, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
College students’ mental health is declining at alarming rates. Rates of depression and suicidal ideation among students have doubled since 2007. This causes campus counseling centers and staff to become overburdened and under resourced. This issue brief describes the launch of the DeStress for Success program, a new Healthy Monday program that provides a positive resource for students to help increase mental health and improve academic performance.
There Are Costs From Spending Too Much Time On Social Media, Sean Withington, Alexandra Punch
There Are Costs From Spending Too Much Time On Social Media, Sean Withington, Alexandra Punch
Population Health Research Brief Series
Ninety percent of young adults in the U.S. are on social media, with the majority using these sites at least once a day. This issue brief explores how excessive use of social media can lead to addiction, loneliness, depression, decreased self-esteem, and unfulfilling relationships.
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Adolescent And Young Adult Mental Health Is Better In States That Mandate More School Mental Health Policies, Stephanie Spera, Shannon M. Monnat
Population Health Research Brief Series
Mental health problems and suicide rates have increased among adolescents and young adults over the past several years. This research brief shows that adolescent and young adult mental health is better in states that mandate more school mental health policies, including school-based mental health centers, professional development in suicide prevention, and social-emotional curricula.
How Well Do We Understand Mental Health?, Ashley Van Slyke
How Well Do We Understand Mental Health?, Ashley Van Slyke
Population Health Research Brief Series
Roughly 9.8 million adults in the United States, representing 4% of the U.S. adult population, have a diagnosis of a serious mental illness (SMI). An additional 16.1 million (6.7%) have a diagnosed depressive disorder. Millions more know people with serious mental illness or depression. Poor mental health is a massive and growing public health crisis. Its looming presence begs the question: Do we, as a society, truly understand different mental illnesses?
Gratitude As An Antidote To Anxiety And Depression: All The Benefits, None Of The Side Effects, Mary Kate Schutt
Gratitude As An Antidote To Anxiety And Depression: All The Benefits, None Of The Side Effects, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
Despite efforts among health care professionals, schools, and workplaces to address mental health issues, anxiety and depression remain pervasive public health concerns. This issue brief discusses how emerging research suggests practicing Gratitude may be an alternative antidote to battling anxiety and depression.
A Simple Mindfulness Practice Can Improve Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt
A Simple Mindfulness Practice Can Improve Mental Health, Mary Kate Schutt
Population Health Research Brief Series
Depression, anxiety, and related mental distress are rising at alarming rates in the U.S. This issue brief discusses the impacts of practicing mindfulness on mental health and well-being.