Mental Health

A collection of mental health news and resources.

Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid
With the stay-at-home order, mental health care has moved from therapists’ offices to the internet or the phone. Private insurance companies are still figuring out exactly what telehealth services they will cover. But when they do, those changes could stick after the coronavirus pandemic ends.
In 'Hidden Valley Road,' a family's journey helps shift the science of mental illness
Over the years, six of the Galvins' 12 children were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Robert Kolker, who has a new book on the family, says "there is a lot of hope and inspiration in this story."
Addiction recovery organizations scramble to keep treating patients
As social distancing takes hold, along with the governor’s order to stay home, recovery organizations are racing to figure out how to keep treating patients during the coronavirus outbreak. Some places — from Hazelden Betty Ford to Alcoholics Anonymous — are moving their groups online. But others are still looking for how best to serve their clients.
Tips for staying resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic
Scared? Worried? Anxious? These are normal feelings during this terrifying moment. But now is not the time to neglect your mental health. Here’s how you can stay resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.