“Demand was beating supply before the pandemic, before the racial trauma, before the election and before the winter,” said Dr. Ken Duckworth, chief medical officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “Now what you have is demand crushing supply.” For full news item click here.

Latinos have been disproportionately affected by the health and economic consequences of the pandemic, including experiencing a disproportionately high percent of Covid-19 deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For full article click here

A surge in coronavirus cases nationwide has led to more restrictions. And people are struggling with how to deal with social isolation from friends and loved ones and how to live with school closings, rethinking holiday celebrations and working remotely. These hardships have led to public mental health challenges on a massive scale. There is small bit of good news, though, about a remedy we all have at our fingertips to [...]

Together, the pandemic and the holiday blues may pack a punch to our mental health Despite the plethora of warmth, love and joy that typically surround the last two months of the year, these holidays can be a looming cloud for some. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and more this time of year are known as holiday depression. . Click here for the full news item

How experts say you should cope It's a tradition for Nancy Haner Grantz to host a large crowd of family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner. The Louisville native opened her home to about 25 guests in 2019 to celebrate the holiday with turkey, stuffing and plenty of pie. This year, she's limiting the number to three guests, including herself. Click here to see the full article.