Minimal change in mental health linked to COVID-19
Mar 09, 2023
In general population studies, no change was observed in general mental health or anxiety symptoms; minimal worsening was seen in depression symptoms.
Mental health impact of COVID-19 pandemic examined
Oct 18, 2022
In the first two months of the pandemic, depression and anxiety worsened on average; a linear link was seen between worsening symptoms and increasing case numbers.
Single mindfulness + compassion session aids mental health
Mar 15, 2024
Small delayed benefit seen for loneliness, but larger improvements seen in perceived stress
Assisted living mental health services fell between 2019 and 2020, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Apr 25, 2024
Mental health visits for assisted living residents living with dementia dropped as the pandemic set in, a new study finds.
Mental healthcare for our workers is essential
By
Tom Grape
Oct 16, 2023
The emotional and economic value of providing mental healthcare access to workers and their families is tangible and measurable. It’s also the right thing to do.
Social isolation: A serious but under-recognized health risk
By
Cathy Lipton, MD
Jul 28, 2022
How senior living communities can build on pandemic lessons to reduce loneliness.
Helping residents stay sharp and mentally healthy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 24, 2023
A study published online last week by the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shared the frightening finding that “cognitive functioning may decline at an accelerated rate immediately post-retirement.”...
Unique workplace concerns tied to health worker depression, anxiety during pandemic
Oct 25, 2023
Associations were seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances and sleep disturbances with depression and anxiety.
Coronavirus: Identifying and easing stress in senior living residents
By
Charla Anderson, BSN, RN-PMHNC
Mar 30, 2020
Knowing the difference between normal and extreme anxiety can help providers triage behavioral health care needs.
Shift work linked to increased risk for depression, anxiety
Aug 14, 2023
Smoking, sedentary time, BMI and sleep duration were identified as the main potentially modifiable mediators of associations.