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Mental Health and Well-Being

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

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How Black and Latina Women Prioritized Self-Care During the Pandemic

The pandemic was rough for Black and Latina families, but many women in these communities met the challenges head on
June 25, 2021
A family and their dog sitting on a curb. COVID-19, survivor's guilt, Next Avenue

The People Most Prone to COVID-19 Survivor’s Guilt

Researchers say there are 3 broad groups likeliest to experience true survivor’s guilt associated with COVID-19
June 22, 2021
An older woman and a younger woman sitting and talking drinking coffee. 12-step programs, loneliness, Next Avenue

Age Segregation, Loneliness and Addiction: Why Aren’t We Connecting the Dots?

12-step programs reduce all three. What can we learn from them?
April 23, 2021
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A Beginner's Guide to Therapy

As more people seek help to cope with pandemic and other stressors, an expert explains what to know about therapy
March 23, 2021
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How to Manage Complicated Feelings During the Chauvin Trial

Tips from four Minneapolis-area-based mental health professionals
March 19, 2021
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How to Support Older Adults With Serious Mental Illness

Ways that caregivers can make sure their loved ones are doing well
December 3, 2020
Grateful

Ways to Be Grateful Every Day

Celebrating what you have, and not envying what you lack, is the key
November 26, 2020
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 and newly nominated Surgeon General wants us to focus on our relationships during the pandemic
December 7, 2020
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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
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
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