Isolation, fear of the virus, angering political turmoil. The past 12 months have been difficult for us all, to put it simply. Once this pandemic nears its end, weâll be discussing the psychological effects on many for years to come. There will be studies from the doctors in the fields from our most prestigious academic institutions, rhetoric from the classic lineup of political pundits, and plenty of social media commentary.
Initial polling shows that the percentage of American adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorder has risen from 11% to 41% during the pandemic. Not surprisingly, younger adults and those in poverty have even higher numbers. Around 25% of young adults have also reported an increase in their substance use.
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Submarine Sailor Dies by Apparent Suicide at Pearl Harbor Shipyard
March 17, 2021 8:38 PM
USS Jefferson City (SSN-759) departs Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard after completing an engineering overhaul to prolong the life of the submarine. US Navy Photo
This story has been updated to include the identity of the sailor who died.
A Navy sailor died by an apparent suicide on Monday at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, the service announced.
Torpedoman’s Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer Manuel Julian Jr., 23, “died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound while on duty” in the shipyard, the Navy said in a news release.
Rep Sandra Scott introduces student telehealth bill henryherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from henryherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
State Rep. Sandra Scott, D-Rex, recently introduced House Bill 9, legislation that would authorize the state to develop guidelines specifically for mental and behavioral telehealth services for students in Georgia