Combating loneliness
Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.
Mental Health expert Dr. John Delony advises on how to combat loneliness during the holidays in the midst of the pandemic.
Loneliness, depression, anxiety intensify during holiday season
With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.
With social distancing this holiday season, health professionals worry it could create an element of seasonal loneliness for those who are usually alone.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Carrollton police team with mental health experts for calls
Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness. It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.
Carroll County is rolling out a new Crisis Response Team to handle 911 calls that deal with mental illness. It includes a police officer who is also a trained paramedic teamed with a mental health professional.
Deaf community facing mental health challenges amid pandemic
The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.
The deaf community said mental health is a major issue during pandemic. A lack of access to news, face coverings and social distancing has led to loneliness and stress.
Paralyzed military veteran uses woodworking to help others
Paralyzed military veteran uses passion for woodworking to help others
Paralyzed military veteran uses passion for woodworking to help others
Georgia organizations work to combat veteran suicide
According to a 2019 report from Veterans Affairs, more than 6,100 veterans committed suicide in 2017.
According to a 2019 report from Veterans Affairs, more than 6,100 veterans committed suicide in 2017.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
The election has left friends and family divided. Here are ways to heal broken relationships
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
If the 2020 Presidential Election has been hard on some of your relationships, these tips might help you reconnect.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Doctors: Without proper sleep, vaccines do you no good
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Doctors say vaccines will do you no good if you don’t get at least 8 hours of sleep a night.
Pandemic causing severe shortage in Georgia foster parents, organization says
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
There is an urgent need for more foster parents across Georgia with the pandemic dramatically slashing interest.
Georgia seniors boogie away pandemic loneliness with Friday dance parties
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Their contagious energy has captured an audience in the millions on social media.
Brookhaven Police Department adds mental health professionals to their team
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
The Brookhaven Police Department has added two mental health professionals to their team.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Health professionals, Dunwoody mayor discuss coping strategies during pandemic
As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.
As many people still deal with mental health challenges during the pandemic, the experts talked about overcoming anxiety, going outside, and talking with your children about virtual learning.
Community activist creates walking club to battle depression
The Derrick Boazman Walking for Wellness and Social Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday here in southwest Atlanta.
The Derrick Boazman Walking for Wellness and Social Club meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday here in southwest Atlanta.
Veterans passing through Georgia on a 2,000 mile journey to talk about PTSD
Veterans walking 2000 miles to talk about PTSD. They're talking to veterans groups and first responders.
Veterans walking 2000 miles to talk about PTSD. They're talking to veterans groups and first responders.