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Anxiety and depression top parental concerns about their children, a Pew survey finds. Harvard experts offer advice.

Harvard Chan School experts offer comments and context about the coronavirus in a variety of media outlets.

Pregnant and recently pregnant people are disproportionately suffering from mental conditions during the pandemic.

May 21, 2021 Pregnant women, especially from ethnic minorities and those who have pre-existing conditions, are at higher risk of experiencing severe Covid-19 symptoms, according to a global study. Reuters Pregnant women, particularly those from ethnic minorities, are at increased risk of severe Covid-19, according to a global study. They are also more likely to be admitted to intensive care or to need invasive ventilation than women of reproductive age who have the virus but are not pregnant. Pre-existing conditions in pregnant women such as obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes also inc...

This event has passed. May 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The parallel pandemic: higher rates of mental distress caused by COVID-19, especially among younger people. For adolescents, the fallout from remote learning, social isolation, racial strife, and economic insecurity have taken a disparate and unwavering toll on their well-being, leading to severe anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. Even as the world senses a possible end in sight, the rising threat of variants continues to cause angst, fatigue, and confusion. Join us for a town hall program that will directly speak to the mental health e...