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The first recorded case of COVID-19 in North Texas was March 9, 2020. Since then, more than 5.4 million Texans have had the virus, and close to 85,000 Texans have died. Everything from people's jobs to their communities have changed since the pandemic started.
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The weekly conversation podcast was started in response to skyrocketing mental health concerns among children, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Texas lawmakers have proposed dozens of anti-LGBTQ bills and young people have flooded crisis lines. "It's emotionally traumatizing," says Amber Briggle, whose 14-year-old son is trans.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is about to enter its third year. For people who have been able to work from home for some or all of the pandemic, one therapist says, the novelty has definitely worn off, while fatigue — and some fear — have set in.
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The unrelenting COVID-19 pandemic has put mental health needs in focus as people navigate an ever-shifting world. The surge of the omicron variant throws this into even sharper focus.
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The pandemic has affected the way people grieve. Everything from planning memorial services to the ease of connecting with family and friends has been altered by COVID-19.
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The state’s COVID-19 mental health support line has seen a spike in calls since early December as people navigate holidays amid a highly contagious new variant.
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Loneliness in adolescents has been an increasing problem for many years, and research indicates that the pandemic continues to exacerbate things. As a result, many families are seeking mental health care for kids and teens.
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Almost 800,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. But, psychologists say the loss goes beyond the official death count. The devastating effects of loneliness and isolation may stay with us long after the pandemic is over.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted for more than a year and half now. And for many people, the store of good will, patience and sensitivity has been depleted.
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A recent report from Children’s Health in Dallas identified the need for more mental health care in North Texas. Both the hospital system and community partners are tackling this issue through training, education and expanded telehealth options.
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Despite lockdowns, historic job losses and COVID-19, new figures from the CDC show that death by suicide dropped for a second straight year in 2020.