Mental Health Takes Center Stage As Pandemic Devastates Nashville's Live Music Scene
WPLN News reports on surmounting mental health concerns in Nashville's live music community.
Mental Health
Life Kit: Pandemic Burnout
Amid the pandemic, more people say they're feeling burnt out often. Researchers say it's important to address burnout before it takes a serious toll on one's mental health.
Study Shows Pandemic Tied To Spike In Suicide Among Black People
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to psychiatrist Paul Nestadt about data that shows an increase in suicide rates among African Americans during the pandemic.
Guy Winch: How Can We Maintain Healthy Boundaries Between Our Work And Personal Time?
Many of us are feeling weary and exhausted all the time. Psychologist Guy Winch shares ways we can both prevent and recover from the all-too-common experience of burnout.
Mice That Hear Imaginary Sounds May Help Explain Hallucinations In People
An experiment that induced imaginary sounds in both people and mice could help explain how brain disorders like schizophrenia cause hallucinations.
Too Much Focusing Is Draining. Here's A Better Strategy
Concentrating is hard. Concentrating during a pandemic is even harder.
Rick Doblin: How Can We Use Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy To Treat Trauma?
Many psychedelic drugs are illegal in the U.S. But Rick Doblin says psychedelic-assisted therapy helps many patients get to the core of their trauma.
Sharp, 'Off The Charts' Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women
Some doctors are seeing a disturbing spike in lethal alcoholic liver disease, especially among young women. The recent trend has been supercharged, they say, by the pandemic's isolation and pressures.
Professionals See Uptick In Teen Mental Health Issues Aggravated By Pandemic
NPR's Michel Martin discusses teen menthal health amid the pandemic with NPR's Anya Kamenetz, clincal psychologist and columnist Andrea Bonior, and high school counselor Melisa Hannon.
Hospital Emergency Rooms Struggle With Overdose Spike During Pandemic
The CDC says hospitals saw a lot more emergency cases involving drug overdoses, as well as mental health crises and suicide attempts. Many emergency departments weren't ready.