There has been an “explosion” in anxiety in Britain over the past decade, research has shown, with the financial crash, austerity, Brexit, climate change and social media blamed for massive rises in the condition.
The prevalence of sleep troubles, lethargy, feelings of hopelessness and other depression symptoms in adults across the country has more than tripled since the pandemic began, according to a new study.
If you know that level of suffering may be coming down the tracks, then the government has a duty to take the lead in preparing for it. That means working closely with the mental health organisations
New studies show caregivers with young children are stressed, with no signs of relief on the horizon.
The Children’s Bureau at HHS’ Administration for Children and Families, Casey Family Programs, the Annie E. Casey Foundation Visit disclaimer pageand Prevent Child Abuse America®Visit disclaimer page are partnering to launch a nationwide initiative to prove that it is possible to fundamentally rethink how child welfare systems function to prioritize strengthening families and building resiliency, rather than separating families.
As the UK officially enters a recession, Natasha Preskey examines how the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic are about to become a mental health crisis, as well as a physical one.
Nearly a quarter of people in the United States are experiencing symptoms of depression, according to a study published Wednesday. That’s nearly three times the number before the COVID-19 pandemic began.
As our nation’s schools struggle with the decision to go back to school or have students learn at home virtually during this time of Covid 19, the country’s foster care system is facing another challenge in this area, as well.
At 21, former foster youth don’t have bedrooms waiting for them at their parents’ homes when they are in a pinch, or lengthy education and job histories to rely upon. They are often, quite literally, alone in the world as they emerge from being raised by a government system.
The Mental Health America (MHA) Screening Program, which provides voluntary, free, anonymous mental health screens across ten conditions, has seen unprecedented numbers in 2020, with more than 800,000 screens since the start of the pandemic.
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