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Athletes and Isolation During the Continued COVID-19 Pandemic
- By Stephen Chen, M.D. Candidate
In this time of COVID-19, no one wants sports back than the athletes themselves. In a recent study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin, 68% of the 3,243 high school student-athletes surveyed reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, an uptick of about 37% from past, pre-pandemic studies.
Mental Health Resources for the Latino Community
There are more than 60 million Hispanic/Latino individuals in the U.S., making up about 18% of the population. Latinos have experienced disproportionate economic, physical, and mental health impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
College Students Benefit from Wellness Training
Demand for mental health services at college counseling centers has been on the rise in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a greater mental health impact on young adults than other age groups. A new study examines the potential of a proactive, preventative approach to building resilience and promoting psychological thriving in students before they experience mental health symptoms.
Mental Health Apps: Cautions for College Students
There are a slew of mobile apps available that are designed to promote mental wellness and target mental health conditions. Apps are available to help monitor or track symptoms, offer relaxation and mindfulness exercises, and deliver a secondary treatment in combination with a primary treatment. A new study in Psychiatric Services takes a critical look at app recommendations by colleges.
Lessons from Rapid Expansion of Telemedicine During the Pandemic
Widespread lockdowns earlier this year in response to COVID-19  pandemic led to the rapid use of telehealth. A recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health focused on  one health clinic in California serving adolescents and young adults as they rapidly transitioned to telehealth. As was the situation across the country,  the clinic went from 0 to almost all (97%) of patient visits occurring via telehealth within a month.