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An Update on the Current State of Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

The negative mental and physical health effects<\/a> from unrelenting, every day stress have been compounded with the weight of the world\u2019s current situation<\/a>. (source)<\/a> Shifts in policies, new procedures, and fear-mongering media have made coping with this \u201cnew abnormal\u201d challenging for all of society. A rapid shut down of employment<\/a>, followed by the resumption of economic activity<\/a> under new restrictions, has heightened the tension of living with uncertainty<\/a>.<\/p>\n

One of our major sources of coping<\/a>, social connection<\/a>, has also been altered. Rather than being a a source of comfort during these changing times, some individuals now consider loved ones as \u201ccarrier threats.\u201d This impediment of the basic human need for touch and closeness has impacted the psyche and further exacerbated negative emotions. (source,<\/a> source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source,<\/a> source<\/a>, source<\/a>, source<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Globally, there is some source of solace that everyone is being impacted and the world is in this together. Yet, many are disproportionately affected as related to discrimination, stigma<\/a>, location<\/a>, and access to resources. \u00a0Everyone\u2019s ability to adapt and access their resiliency<\/a> is being tried and the trauma<\/a> is becoming more evident as the weeks progress.<\/p>\n

Recently, CDC data confirmed the rise in numbers of those suffering with mental health issues since March 2020. (source<\/a>, source<\/a>) A recent representative survey of adults who were over 18 years old across the United States showed a considerable increase of anxiety and depressive disorders during April-June of 2020, compared to the same period in 2019. Overall, about 41% of participants reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health issue. These included anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, trauma-and-stressor related disorder, and increased substance use. Suicide ideation increased and was significantly higher among those aged 18-25 years and in minority racial\/ethnic groups. The authors urged for community-level intervention and prevention efforts to address these issues. (source)<\/a><\/p>\n

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Resources to Support Physical and Emotional Health<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is very important for all of us to make our emotional well-being a priority right now. Preventative medicine is also related to our brain health!<\/p>\n

I have written several posts on supporting our physical and mental health during these trying times. I urge you to explore them and hope you find some helpful tools to assist you.<\/p>\n

Below is a list of articles for supporting mental and brain health:<\/p>\n