Created: March 10, 2021 08:20 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. It’s been a tumultuous year for so many New Mexicans. The COVID-19 crisis has impacted everyone in some way. For others, it has exacerbated mental health issues.
For so many New Mexicans, it’s been a lonely year filled with fear and anxiety. With nearly 4,000 New Mexicans losing their battle to COVID-19, thousands of families have felt immense loss, suffering and pain.
“It s certainly has been a lonely year,” said Dr. Mauricio Tohen, UNM Hospital Psychiatry Chair. “And isolation can lead to extremes. I can tell you that there is clear evidence that the increase of suicidal thoughts has happened. Furthermore, self-destructive behaviors have increased, not only the use of drugs or alcohol, but also even self-cutting. There s been an increase in suicide attempts and actually on death by suicide.”
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The NJ Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) at the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris serves anyone who has been emotionally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is no fee for participation in our program, which is made possible through a grant from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). All groups are conducted virtually on Zoom.
For more information on any program, call 973-509-9777 ext. 151, text 973-380-0507, or Email gpalmer@mhaessexmorris.org.
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Feb. 12
The Arizona Department of Health Services reported 2,426 new cases of COVID-19 throughout the state and 172 additional deaths related to the virus.
The state has administered 1,096,126 COVID vaccines to Arizonans.
In Yuma County, 28,059 residents have received the vaccine. In La Paz County, 3,581 residents have received the vaccine.
Feb. 11
The Yuma County Health District reported 24 new cases today and 5 additional deaths related to COVID-19.
It brings the total number of cases countywide to 35,907 and deaths to 750.
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, there were 60 patients hospitalized at Yuma Regional Medical Center and 26 in the intensive care unit.
As of Jan. 24 the percentage of positive tests for Yuma County was at 16%.
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