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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 truth is, children can only be resilient if they have the skills and the tools and a trusted, caring ad...

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 26's 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 teary-eyed just thinking about it. I think the absence was greater than I anticipated," said Maril...

Experts discuss mental health care during COVID-19 and tips for 2021 Re'Chelle 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 Trauma and Grief Center at the Hackett Center for Mental Health. “Things have been very busy durin...

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) December 17, 2020 As the holidays approach, Texans are highly concerned about menta...