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Mental Health and Well-Being

Read the latest Mental Health and Well-Being Articles from Next Avenue.

Mindy Greiling and her son, Next Avenue, changes to mental health care system

A Former State Lawmaker Writes to Change the Mental Health System

Mindy Greiling’s new book draws on her struggle to care for her son with schizophrenia
November 23, 2020
2020 Influencer in Aging Dr. Vivek Murthy

Dr. Vivek Murthy Champions the Power of Togetherness

The former Surgeon General wants us to focus on our relationships during the pandemic
November 18, 2020
gradnparents, coping, COVID-19, Next Avenue, holidays

Coping With COVID-19: It Takes More Than Medicine

As social isolation takes its toll on older adults, many find ways to cope
November 17, 2020
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Robin Farmer at home in Mechanicsville, Va., with her “Happy Light” therapy lamp, Next Avenue, SAD, winter

Are You More Likely to Be SAD This Winter?

Tips on coping with seasonal depression during the pandemic
November 10, 2020
pandemic hair, Next Avenue

Getting to the Roots of My Pandemic Hair Fixation

Musing about what we can control helps when there is so much we can't
October 29, 2020
Medicare

COVID-19 and the Future of Aging: A Public Health Forecast

What this thought leader believes could improve the U.S. response to the pandemic
October 28, 2020
Jason Fierstein, at Phoenix Men’s Counseling

Teletherapy On the Rise: Tips to Make the Most of It

Virtual mental health appointments mean no commute and more flexibility
October 26, 2020
Paula Poundstone

Humor in the Time of COVID-19

Experts, like Paula Poundstone, say jokes are okay when times are rough
October 23, 2020
Mister Rogers

What We Can Still Learn From Mister Rogers as Adults

In celebration of PBS's 50th anniversary, here are 6 gems from the late, great star
October 6, 2020
woman in sunlight

I Started Therapy in My 50s: How It's Helping Me

Unpacking the baggage of life is lightening this author's emotional load
September 30, 2020
The author's mother

When Conservatorship Goes Terribly Wrong

My family's troubling experience with the man appointed to manage my mother's life
September 22, 2020
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