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Particular attention was paid to the impact of the pandemic on children and adolescents. Numerous studies modeling the impact of pandemics on suicide rates in the US and other countries have predicted an increase of 1% to 145%, with 6% largely reflecting different assumptions. Nevertheless, the picture is fairly uniform in high-income countries, and several…
Governments have signed agreements with major pharmaceutical companies to make the vaccine available to the public once approved for emergency use. Vaccination against COVID-19 started a few weeks ago in countries like Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina. With hopeful thinking to reduce the region’s death rate and achieve the much desired “herd immunity” that would allow us,…
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced at a news conference that people recovering from addiction would get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York this week. The announcement has angered Republican lawmakers, but not by the governor himself. Cuomo told reporters Monday that the expected 259,000 doses of the vaccine would go primarily to people cared for by the OASAS….
On 30 March 2020, the Treasury itself announced a Coronavirus Pandemic Check to combat coronavirus pandemics. Payment is for taxpayers only, and most recipients must have a Social Security number. There may be minimal exceptions for military personnel, but this could depend on approval from the Department of Health and the Office of Personnel Management….
COVID-19, also known as Coronavirus, does not stop addiction or the need to quit drugs and alcohol. But it causes a considerable amount of personal and economic activity to stall, at least in the short term, and it causes unprecedented changes in the way we live our lives. COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory disease…
While it is evident that the coronavirus pandemic is causing a significant consequence globally, there is a new revelation, according to a study conducted by Northumbria’s Department of Psychology. The study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed an overwhelming, negative impact on almost 85 percent of people with eating disorders. According to the research,…
Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many American lives, with some having suicidal thoughts due to stress, depression, and mental health conditions. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published on June 24 to June 30 indicates that 11 percent of Americans struggle with suicidal thoughts. The pandemic continues to create…
While the government is working hard to manage COVID-19, much of its focus involves preventing and treating the disease. However, there is a gradual growth of long-term collective trauma that arises due to the pandemic, which needs immediate concern and consideration. Check this article to understand the meaning of collective trauma and its impacts on…
Committed doctors, nurses, therapists, mental health professionals, and other frontline workers, experience unique mental stress issues as the country responds to coronavirus. Most of these professionals regard the safety, health, and needs of patients before their own. Also, these workers are very anxious and feel uncertain about possible transmission risks every day while working. During…
Currently, the main focus of the nation is about the adverse effects of the coronavirus epidemic. Most people are focused on the updated fatalities, the negative or positive test results, the recovered patients, the economy, unemployment, work issues, among other conditions. However, as we concentrate a lot on our loved ones in quarantine, bereaved families, and…
Depression, anxiety, and mental disorders are rising, with a recent report finding that mental health medications have increased rapidly since the coronavirus outbreak. The report indicates that anti-anxiety prescriptions alone increased to about 38 percent. Also, 78 percent of all anti-anxiety, antidepressant, and other medicines filled during the final week of the report’s discoveries were new prescriptions. The…
During these uncertain times in the COVID-19 era, those undergoing addiction recovery may encounter many challenges in life, including relapse triggers. As the (COVID-19) pandemic spreads across America, people are still following guidelines such as social distancing, self-quarantine and sanitization to control it. However, those confined to their homes under addiction recovery programs may be at high…
How Coronavirus Is Impacting Domestic Violence As Americans go to lockdown and isolation due to coronavirus safety guidelines, domestic violence victims are looking for ways out. Coronavirus is significantly impacting domestic violence, and victims need to know how to stay safe during these periods. Since there is still no possible cure for coronavirus, the only…
Many coronavirus survivors are super excited when they test negative from the virus. Most of them have good news and testimonies of how they unexpectedly started experiencing symptoms before attaining full recovery. One lucky survivor is a 65 year old man, who is the owner of a commercial refrigeration repair company. Foudy closed his business…
Impact of Coronavirus to Addiction Coronavirus has impacted many factors of addiction. For instance, due to the curfews and social distancing regulations, many people find it very difficult to obtain drugs. Likewise, many restaurants and bars have closed, which has limited the chance of participating in social drinking. However, most places are still offering alcohol…
Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is a rapidly spreading respiratory illness that has devastated the world in the past few months. It has disrupted almost all activities such as businesses, churches, schools, supermarkets, and even our daily lives, both socially and financially. Apart from impacting almost everything else in life, the coronavirus epidemic has also…
As the number of infections arising from the coronavirus pandemic continues increasing, drug addicts can still receive treatment in rehabs. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) affirmed that due to social distancing, quarantine, anxiety, and stress linked with the COVID-19 pandemic response, the risks connected with drug abuse would likely rise. Therefore, addiction treatment…
The coronavirus pandemic is challenging millions of Americans who are in addiction recovery due to drugs and alcohol abuse. To control the spread of the coronavirus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other health organizations recommend social distancing as the best practice. It means that even closer family members and friends who usually…
Working from home has become part of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. The reason is that isolating yourself from people through social distancing is the only way of preventing the spread of the virus since it doesn’t currently have a cure. Therefore, many citizens from countries around the world have to obey the…
Millions of Americans are temporary out of work and facing financial anxiety due to the coronavirus pandemic. Most pandemics come suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in devastating blows to many people, unlike situations where a dismissal might somewhat be predictable. Sadly, there are not many solutions when this outbreak ends. Also, no answers exist on what…
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused many people concerned for loved ones to seek for their mental support. A lot of people, including loved ones, have been mentally affected and need support, especially those that are in quarantine. Therefore, Americans are learning to manage changes the epidemic has brought to their homes, work-places, and schools. …
The current coronavirus is causing anxiety over the unexpected health of our loved ones, careers, economy, and more. The pandemic has rapidly invaded many cities and congesting hospitals all over America. Coronavirus anxiety has also made people to overload hospitals since many of them are worried about mistaking even typical symptoms of cold or flu…
The current coronavirus pandemic has led people to quarantine, which has an impact on psychological health. The (CDC) defines quarantine as controlling and separating the association of people exposed to a contagious infection to evaluate whether they will become ill. Due to the nature of infectious diseases, quarantine reduces their transmission even if they don’t…
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