Psychology & Psychiatry

Long social isolation can lead to poor health

For many people around the world, it's been at least a month since mandatory stay-at-home orders were issued because of a novel coronavirus pandemic.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

5 reasons it's safe for Australian kids to go back to school

In mid March, cases of COVID-19—the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2—dramatically increased in Australia and the government responded with an effective public health strategy. People who could, shifted to working from home, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Global death toll from coronavirus surpasses 200,000

As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Understanding changing guidance on mask use

In early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidance to recommend that in addition to social distancing measures, all Americans should wear masks when leaving the house for essential trips such ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

US death toll tops 50,000 as some Georgia businesses reopen

Gyms, hair salons and tattoo parlors had a green light to reopen in the US state of Georgia on Friday as the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic soared past 50,000 in the United States.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

When can we safely get back to work and school?

Without the luxury of sheltering at home, essential workers are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, according to mental health experts.

Psychology & Psychiatry

The downside of social distancing

When faced with danger, humans draw closer together. Social distancing thwarts this impulse. LMU's Professor Ophelia Deroy and colleagues argue that this dilemma poses a greater threat to society than overtly antisocial behavior.

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