Active coping, denial, emotional support, humor and religion are among the coping strategies that help people with chronic conditions and disabilities deal with stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recently ...
Jun 1, 2020
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A team of researchers from Keele University has found that it is uncommon for older adults to consult their GP during times of distress due to a lack of acceptable treatments.
May 27, 2020
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As hospitals begin offering non-emergent surgeries and procedures, many limitations remain in place, including those that restrict visitors.
May 21, 2020
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The mental well-being of the elderly refers to how they perceive their everyday existence, i.e.—if their outlook is positive or negative, which, in turn, makes their life pleasant or unpleasant.
May 6, 2020
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The coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak has impacted people all over the world at the same time. Unlike other disasters that may affect one region or specific community, the global-scale of this pandemic is unusual. The uncertainty ...
Apr 3, 2020
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The loss of our daily routines as we knew them—and the threat of more serious casualties to come from COVID-19—has put a serious emotional strain on all of us. So perhaps it should come as no surprise to see social media ...
Mar 31, 2020
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The novel coronavirus is now being transmitted through the six continents. A key concern is for those who are already extremely vulnerable—those who are caught in ongoing humanitarian emergencies, such as those in Syria, ...
Mar 30, 2020
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In uncertain times, supporting your friends and family can help them make it through. But your comforting words can have different effects based on how you phrase them, according to new Penn State research.
Mar 26, 2020
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Diabetes is a disease that affects people's lives more in the long term and requires emotional support and information. It is increasingly common for people with diabetes to participate in digital communities and seek help ...
Mar 19, 2020
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Like most members of the Stanford community, the counselors at the Faculty Staff Help Center are working remotely in order to comply with "shelter in place" orders issued for the Bay Area during the COVID-19 pandemic. Counselors ...
Mar 18, 2020
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