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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 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
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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
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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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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
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