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Will there be a rebound effect among first responders as the pandemic tapers off? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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First responders and frontline workers have largely soldiered on during these last two years as covid continues to morph. Karen Swartz, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins, says when that pressure it released there could be a big impact. Swartz: My …
Could it be depression? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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One in three adults is reporting mental health problems as the pandemic continues, the most recent CDC data indicate. Karen Swartz, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins, says anxiety is extremely common, and depression is hard on its heels. Swartz: With …
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Anxiety is being reported by more and more people as the covid pandemic continues, Elizabeth Tracey reports
How are different types of people coping with the ongoing pandemic? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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You’ve seen them- the people who continue going about their daily business, cheerfully unfazed by the omicron craziness. Then there are others, furtively visiting the grocery store at 4am to reduce their risk of infection. Karen Swartz, a psychiatrist at …
Mindfulness can help in the ongoing pandemic, Elizabeth Tracey reports
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The beat just seems to go on and on with Covid and the Omicron spike. Karen Swartz, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins, says what we all need is a dose of resilience, and oh so fortunately, we can help ourselves …
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How well do positive psychology exercises help improve people’s lives? Elizabeth Tracey reports
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Identifying good things in your life, using your strengths in new ways, and practicing gratitude all help people improve resilience, studies find. Karen Swartz, a psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins, says results were seen with very modest effort on the part …