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The precautions we’ve needed to take to quell the coronavirus pandemic—sheltering in place, social distancing, not spending much time with people outside our own households—have exacerbated America’s mental health crisis. “Mental health is an epidemic in itself,” Director of Outpatient Services at the Newport Academy Crystal Burwell told NOVA. “And so we should treat that with the same sense of urgency as we do the pandemic.” Under normal circumstances, depression and mania can lead to worsened social isolation. Stress brought on by the pandemic can compound this; research shows that Americans have become more depressed and anxious because of COVID-19, with young people being disproportionately affected. And the coronavirus may be having a more insidious effect than bringing out feelings of stress, isolation, and languishing. There’s also evidence that infection by the virus itself is associated with neurologic damage that might contribute to mental health disorders. But COVID-19 has also highlighted resiliency. Indeed, “research on human resilience suggests that people will recover from the trauma of the pandemic faster than many believe,” psychiatrist Richard A. Friedman writes for the New York Times. For Jennifer Freese, who contracted the coronavirus in March 2020, coping techniques she learned over the years to manage her bipolar disorder also helped her manage the isolation. Eating well, keeping up with doctor and therapist visits, and sticking to a routine can help one’s mental health, mental health coach Ellen Forney told NOVA. Some of the people who are having the greatest challenges, she believes, are those that are struggling with their mental health for the first time. And of course, patients’ access to care can also affect their outcomes. “Some of us have more resources than others of us, whether it's because we're white or because we have financial support or emotional support,” Forney said. “All of these things are making it really clear that there's a big difference in those people who have resources and those who don’t. And that's very very true in mental health always—and it's especially true now.” PRODUCTION CREDITS: Produced by: Amanda Willis Narration: Emily Zendt Production assistance: Christina Monnen, Emily Zendt, and Ari Daniel Archival: Storyblocks Music: APM © WGBH Educational Foundation 2021

Jamie Lee Curtis opens up about struggling with a Vicodin addiction for more than a decade early in her career. In February of 1999, she had a moment of clarity in the middle of the night that she says saved her life, and she started to take sobriety seriously after that day. Since then, she's been working hard every day to stay sober and keep recovering. http://bit.ly/VarietySubscribe http://www.facebook.com/variety http://www.instagram.com/variety http://www.twitter.com/variety

The Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing a safety alert for the first time in six years, warning of a dramatic spike in overdose deaths from counterfeit prescription drugs. The agency says the fake pills are being laced with lethal amounts of fentanyl and meth. Dr. Ayana Jordan, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Yale University's School of Medicine, joins CBSN's Ed O'Keefe with more on how this is exacerbating the opioid crisis. CBSN is CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming news service featuring live, anchored coverage available for free across all platforms. Launched in November 2014, the service is a premier destination for breaking news and original storytelling from the deep bench of CBS News correspondents and reporters. CBSN features the top stories of the day as well as deep dives into key issues facing the nation and the world. CBSN has also expanded to launch local news streaming services in major markets across the country. CBSN is currently available on CBSNews.com and the CBS News app across more than 20 platforms, as well as the Paramount+ subscription service. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/cbsnews​ Watch CBSN live: http://cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7c​ Download the CBS News app: http://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8​ Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/​ Like CBS News on Facebook: http://facebook.com/cbsnews​ Follow CBS News on Twitter: http://twitter.com/cbsnews​ Subscribe to our newsletters: http://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T​ Try Paramount+ free: https://bit.ly/2OiW1kZ For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com

After becoming a mother in her teens, Sandra Adell became a prominent professor – but a trip to a casino nearly derailed her life. Joined by addiction specialist Nancy Irwin, she tells Megyn Kelly TODAY about her addictions and recovery, as recounted in her book, “Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen.” » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Google+: http://on.today.com/PlusTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY How Gambling Nearly Destroyed This College Professor’s Life | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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