While the true depth of COVID-19’s devastation won’t be fully realized for decades, it has taken its toll—and not just in deaths. In the U.S., a COVID-related death will touch the lives of nine people, on average, from immediate and extended family members to…
“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir A common misconception about eating disorders is that they are a lifestyle choice. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Eating disorders can be deadly and are seen as…
Results show considerable portion of women with anxiety during pregnancy A mother’s depression and anxiety from conception through the first year of the baby’s life is associated with negative developmental outcomes through adolescence, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics in September 2020.…
Anxiety also correlated to drops in conditioning People with low aerobic and muscular fitness are nearly twice as likely to experience depression, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. Low fitness levels also predicted a 60% greater chance of anxiety, over a seven-year…
Health services alerted to conclusion One in five COVID-19 patients are diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as anxiety or depression within 3 months of testing positive for the virus, new research suggests. “People have been worried that COVID-19 survivors will be at greater…
Introduction In a shocking time of international and national distress, with a global coronavirus pandemic in full swing, the physical and emotional toll on U.S. citizens has been staggering. For nurses, either those working at the frontlines with severely ill patients, or those answering…
Healthcare professionals can play a pivotal role in identifying patients who might be at risk for suicide, and in providing these patients with the resources they need to cope. “I can’t believe I didn’t see the signs.” “I just wish there’s something I could…
Keeping a solid and consistent focus on your patients is paramount to proper care 2020 has been a tough year so far for many people. We started off the year with international tensions. This soon followed with coverage of Australian bushfires. Then the news…
COVID-19 presents challenges that underscore the already-prevalent issue of burnout among healthcare workers. What can your facility do to combat it? Professional burnout is a persistent problem among healthcare workers, even in the best of times. Consider a 2019 National Academy of Medicine study that…
Researchers begin to quantify the repercussions of COVID-19 on mental health For months, experts have warned of the potential for lasting impacts beyond the novel coronavirus stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Job loss, extended isolation, and anxiety were cited as the main culprits in…