Mental Health Is Political - The New York Times

Solving the mental health crisis, then, will require fighting for people to have secure access to things that buffer them from chronic stress: housing, food security, education, child care, job ... Read More

At the intersection of politics and mental health, women are standing out

And voters, too, are keen to see their political leaders do more about mental health. A recent survey of Gen Z voters in America by my organization, IGNITE, showed the issue as a high priority at ... Read More

More workers are becoming caregivers thanks to the mental health crisis

Every age group, racial and ethnic group, and every gender had their mental health impacted negatively by the pandemic, though some worse than others, most especially young people and seniors. More ... Read More

Workplace mental health at risk as key federal agency faces cuts

Efforts to decrease alarmingly high rates of suicide among construction workers and prevent burnout in health care workers are in jeopardy. Read More

COVID and kids’ mental health: Financial hardship took a big toll

A new study suggests that family economic hardship was the biggest driver of stress, sadness and COVID-19-related worry among kids -- more so than school closures. Read More

Caregivers are struggling with mental health issues - Employee Benefit News

As the population of caregivers grows (the number of people over the age of 65 is expected to double by 2050), we can anticipate an even larger mental health crisis for caregivers. More than one in ... Read More

Long COVID diagnosis puts extra strain on family caregivers - NPR

When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved. Read More

Is it any wonder liberals are having a mental health crisis?

Data first reported by Nate Silver reveals that, among voters who said their mental health was poor, 45% identified as politically liberal and just 19% were conservatives. Read More

'Informal caregivers' experienced mental health decline 'akin to ...

People who became caregivers during COVID-19 by helping family members, friends or neighbors in need experienced a sharp decline in their own mental health, new research from Lancaster University ... Read More

Letter: Prioritize the mental health of parents, caregivers

The challenges faced by parents today are significant. The pressures of balancing work, family and personal responsibilities, coupled with the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have ... Read More

COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona exacerbates a mental health care crisis

After more than 33,000 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona, plus other pandemic woes, many state residents such as Pyles are struggling with mental health issues, including grief, loneliness and trauma. Read More

A caregiver dad, Bradley Cooper and how a national crisis ... - MSN

Zulma Torres, also featured in the film, is a paid home health aide and a family caregiver for her granddaughter. She said she sees so many people who need care who can't afford it and can't ... Read More