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Mental health care in Colorado has gone virtual thanks to coronavirus. For some patients, it's long overdue.

Jennifer Brown

March 30, 2020 |

The Colorado Sun |

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Response Location: United States, Colorado Springs, Colorado

In Colorado, most mental health services have been moved online as a response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Called telemental health, the virtual sessions give those that regularly see a therapist, or need to because of increased anxiety during the pandemic, an option to from home. While this is being seen as a breakthrough in services, barriers like access to technology and the lack of interpersonal connection provides their own set of challenges.

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Lockdown living: how Europeans are avoiding going stir crazy

Jon Henley

March 28, 2020 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: Italy

As governments order lockdowns of cities and countries due to coronavirus concerns, many people are at risk for experiencing mental health issues such as loneliness and anxiety. To combat this, people are turning to telemedicine for counseling consultations and to keep in touch with loved ones, as well as activities such as exercise to improve moods.

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Metro Detroit's yoga community finds breathing space online during COVID-19

Kate Roff

March 26, 2020 |

Metromode |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

Gyms nationwide have had to close due to the spread of COVID-19, but a yoga studio in Metro Detroit is turning to technology to help deliver classes to the community. With the practice of yoga is associated with stress management, studio owners utilizing virtual options such as Facebook Live, Zoom, and YouTube in order to help their clientele cope.

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Philly area mental health professionals offer free therapy for health care workers

Maiken Scott

March 22, 2020 |

WHYY |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As counseling and therapy sessions increasingly move online in order to comply with national stay-at-home orders during the coronavirus pandemic, a group of mental healthcare professionals in Philadelphia are offering free mini-sessions to medical professionals who are on the frontlines. A number of provisions and protocols have been removed in order to make the transition to telehealth easier, which has helped allow for sessions to be booked and structured more efficiently for both the patient and the doctor.

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His Daughter Died Of An Opioid Overdose. So He Built A Treatment Facility In Her Name

Tyrone Turner

March 05, 2020 |

American University Radio (WAMU) |

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Response Location: United States, Hagerstown, Maryland

Named after his daughter who overdosed, a former narcotics police officer created Brooke's House, a women's treatment facility in Maryland. Combining methodologies and using multiple approaches, the program works to help residents achieve sobriety through counseling and treatment.

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Teachers use meditation to inspire and calm: 'Imagine a voice coming from your heart'

Hannah Natanson

February 22, 2020 |

The Washington Post |

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Response Location: United States

Across the United States, mindfulness programs are gaining traction in elementary school classrooms as a strategy for students dealing with stress. As the approach spreads, some religious groups are raising concerns.

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Veterans with PTSD have found physical activity is an effective treatment

Rachel Phillips Jonathan Messiha Sara Abbott

February 12, 2020 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Phoenix, Arizona

To help veterans struggling to overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, the Phoenix VA Health Care System has started using sports and outdoor recreation as a means of therapy. Although it does not replace medications or act as a cure-all, this practice has been shown to reduce symptoms and can lead to a reduction in medications.

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Treating Mothers' Trauma as a Way to Prevent Youth Violence

J. Brian Charles

February 04, 2020 |

The Trace |

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Response Location: United States, Ann Arbor, Michigan

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, the program Sisters United Resilient and Empowered, also called SURE Moms, offers counseling to mothers in an effort to address their trauma, and thus have an effect on their entire families. With research showing the connection between home life and criminal behavior, SURE Moms gives women the opportunity to provide their children with emotional support by giving them that same emotional support. What started as an informal bible study group is now funded by the city and offers regular, twice per week classes.

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A single dose of psychedelic drug eased cancer patients' anxiety and depression for years

Kaitlin Sullivan

January 28, 2020 |

NBC News |

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Response Location: United States, New York

A new form of psychiatric treatment known as psychedelic-assisted therapy is gaining recognition of being a credible way to fight against anxiety and depression. This breakthrough has proven to be especially beneficial for cancer patients and survivors, who often develop cancer-related anxiety and depression.

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How to stop youth violence: Role models, mentors, glimpses of life's possibilities

Natasha S. Alford

January 23, 2020 |

syracuse.com |

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Response Location: United States, Syracuse, New York

At Syracuse, New York’s Hillbrook Detention Center for youth, the Thinking For A Change program provides kids with classes – taught by mentors with similar backgrounds – like conflict resolution, anger management, problem-solving, and how to recognize signs of abuse. The program is part of a national shift toward rehabilitation and community-based programming, which is associated with a decrease in the number of youth experiencing incarceration.

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