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That isolation was real for adults, just like it was for kids. Their Girl Scout leader, Pam McGregor, noticed that return to in-person meetings brought a little nervousness among the elementary school aged-group after they had spent so much time apart. They were all coping with months of stress, fear, grief and uncertainty. That sparked a conversation that turned into something good. “The pandemic has only made things worse,” Marcy Melvin with Texas-based The Hackett Center said. “The tru...

New public awareness campaign underway to help those with mental illness during pandemic Campaign helping those with mental illness during pandemic A campaign is now underway to help those suffering from grief and mental illness during the COVID-19 pandemic. FOX 26s Rashi Vats has more. HOUSTON - Grief and mental illness are increasing amid the pandemic according to experts, and a campaign is hoping to help bring hope to millions of people. "It has been absolutely a very hard week. I am getting...

Experts discuss mental health care during COVID-19 and tips for 2021 ReChelle Turner, KPRC Tags:  HOUSTON – 2020 has been a year we will never forget. The pandemic changed how we do things and impacted people’s mental health, but experts say there is a lot to look forward to this new year. “I think that this year for many people has been incredibly exhausting and emotionally and psychologically taxing,” Julie Kaplow said. KPRC 2 spoke to Kaplow. She’s the executive director of the T...

College Health Alliance of Texas partners with mental health foundations to combat pandemic dangers Share Article A Texas survey finds 78% of Texans are concerned about mental health issues related to COVID-19, including depression and increases in suicide As the holidays approach, Texans are highly concerned about mental health issues as a result of COVID-19, but one college organization is working to do something about it. AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB) ...