Tips on keeping you (and your kids) from getting cabin fever during coronavirus lockdown
For parents raising teens and tweens, the quarantine struggle is real, with their kids frustrated because they?re stuck inside, schooling at home, missing their friends, and feeling just plain bored. FOX 5 NY spoke to some experts for tips on how to keep everyone sane.
For parents raising teens and tweens, the quarantine struggle is real, with their kids frustrated because they?re stuck inside, schooling at home, missing their friends, and feeling just plain bored. FOX 5 NY spoke to some experts for tips on how to keep everyone sane.
Facebook to pay moderators $52 million for psychological damages
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
In a 2018 lawsuit, third-party contractors for Facebook said that the social media giant failed to properly protect them against severe psychological and other injuries that can result from repeated exposure to graphic material such as child sexual abuse, beheadings, terrorism, animal cruelty and other disturbing images.
Mental health toll of the unemployment crisis
The impact of this unemployment crisis on mental health can have long-term effects.
The impact of this unemployment crisis on mental health can have long-term effects.
Amid coronavirus news, many need to step away
A steady diet of stressful news from the coronavirus pandemic is stressing many people out. They're feeling upset, anxious and need to get away. A poll shows that while nearly 9 in 10 Americans are following pandemic news either very or fairly closely, most people say they need to take breaks.
A steady diet of stressful news from the coronavirus pandemic is stressing many people out. They're feeling upset, anxious and need to get away. A poll shows that while nearly 9 in 10 Americans are following pandemic news either very or fairly closely, most people say they need to take breaks.
Poll suggests people who quarantine with mom are happier
A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.
A poll taken of 500 people suggests that those who live with their moms during quarantine are happier than those who don't.
We can help with domestic violence, mental health, Cuomo says
At his daily briefing, Cuomo cited a 30% increase in calls to the state's domestic violence hotline in April compared to a year ago. And the New York State Police reported a 15% spike in domestic violence incident calls in March compared to last year.
At his daily briefing, Cuomo cited a 30% increase in calls to the state's domestic violence hotline in April compared to a year ago. And the New York State Police reported a 15% spike in domestic violence incident calls in March compared to last year.
How the coronavirus pandemic can attack your mental health | Resources for Coping
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated in the United States, public health authorities in New York and New Jersey promoted mental health resources available to anyone who is having a hard time coping with the anxiety, stress, and dread brought on by this terrifying scenario.
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated in the United States, public health authorities in New York and New Jersey promoted mental health resources available to anyone who is having a hard time coping with the anxiety, stress, and dread brought on by this terrifying scenario.
Poll: Many Americans feel lonely and anxious during pandemic
A survey finds that the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on Americans’ mental health and stress levels. Roughly two-thirds of Americans say they felt nervous, depressed, lonely or hopeless at least one of the past seven days.
A survey finds that the coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on Americans’ mental health and stress levels. Roughly two-thirds of Americans say they felt nervous, depressed, lonely or hopeless at least one of the past seven days.
Mental Health in a Pandemic
Any global pandemic is a massive threat to public health. And that includes mental health. Lauren Urban, a New York City-based psychotherapist, talked to FOX 5 NY about what we can all be mindful of during this tense time in our lives. (Produced by Arun Kristian Das)
Any global pandemic is a massive threat to public health. And that includes mental health. Lauren Urban, a New York City-based psychotherapist, talked to FOX 5 NY about what we can all be mindful of during this tense time in our lives. (Produced by Arun Kristian Das)
Chirlane McCray defends her role as head of NYC's coronavirus task force on racial equality
New York City?s First Lady, Chirlane McCray, is defending her role of being the leader of the city?s COVID-19 task force on racial equality. McCray?s appointment to the task force received criticism, with much directed at her role at the head of the ThriveNYC mental health initiative, which some say yielded poor results considering it?s significant price tag.
New York City?s First Lady, Chirlane McCray, is defending her role of being the leader of the city?s COVID-19 task force on racial equality. McCray?s appointment to the task force received criticism, with much directed at her role at the head of the ThriveNYC mental health initiative, which some say yielded poor results considering it?s significant price tag.
Location-tracking reveals lockdown fatigue
The University of Maryland-College Park's Transportation Institute has been tracking location data from cell phone apps since the country went into lockdown. People were staying home--until they weren't.
The University of Maryland-College Park's Transportation Institute has been tracking location data from cell phone apps since the country went into lockdown. People were staying home--until they weren't.
Experts warn of so-called ?Zoom fatigue?
With all of us stuck at home, video chats may be a lot of fun but experts say they can actually put more strain on our brains and are warning people to be aware of ?Zoom fatigue.?
With all of us stuck at home, video chats may be a lot of fun but experts say they can actually put more strain on our brains and are warning people to be aware of ?Zoom fatigue.?
Prescriptions for anti-anxiety meds spike amid coronavirus outbreak, new report finds
The largest spike was in prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs, which rose 34.1 percent from mid-February to mid-March.
The largest spike was in prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs, which rose 34.1 percent from mid-February to mid-March.
The psychology of ‘social distancing’
No matter how much officials plead, some people just can't seem to follow the rules of 'social distancing'. But why?
No matter how much officials plead, some people just can't seem to follow the rules of 'social distancing'. But why?
What is the psychological impact of 'social distancing'?
No matter how much officials plead, some people just can't seem to follow the rules of 'social distancing'. But why?
No matter how much officials plead, some people just can't seem to follow the rules of 'social distancing'. But why?
'The Situation' speaks to addiction patients during pandemic
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
While staying indoors and self-quarantining can be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19, isolation can be particularly dangerous for people in recovery and those struggling with addiction.
Ways young adults can deal with mental health issues caused by coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic is not simply a physical health crisis, but it is also causing a mental health crisis across the nation, especially among young adults struggling with quarantine and social distancing.
The coronavirus pandemic is not simply a physical health crisis, but it is also causing a mental health crisis across the nation, especially among young adults struggling with quarantine and social distancing.
If you don't laugh, you cry: Coping with virus through humor
Are we allowed to chuckle yet? We'd better, psychologists and humorists say. Laughter can be the best medicine, they argue, so long as it's within the bounds of good taste. And in a crisis, it can be a powerful coping mechanism.
Are we allowed to chuckle yet? We'd better, psychologists and humorists say. Laughter can be the best medicine, they argue, so long as it's within the bounds of good taste. And in a crisis, it can be a powerful coping mechanism.
Virtual volunteers help strangers cope with pandemic stress through meditation, music
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
Sitting cross-legged in her living room, Donna Borak rested her palm on her heart as she guided a small group of virtual participants in meditation and deep breathing. Notice where you might be holding tension, she instructed.
Minding your mental health during a pandemic
Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.
Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.