Mental Health

The pandemic presents new constraints to people who want to date and meet new people—and also offers opportunities to quickly identify those with shared values.

How COVID-19 became so stigmatizing, the harm that shame and blame can cause, and how to combat this polarization on both macro and micro levels.

A new report from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health researchers offers recommendations for youth organizations to bolster policies and practices aimed at preventing child sexual abuse.

A new study led by researchers at the Bloomberg School and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors found Medicare beneficiaries who go on to be diagnosed with dementia are more likely to miss payments on bills as early as six years before a diagnosis.

“Reaching in” from afar is a great way to support the mental, emotional, and physical health of our loved ones when physically separated.

The initial coronavirus surge has passed, but the mental health fallout persists.

A psychologist offers tips for helping kids and adults deal with impacts of the ongoing pandemic.

Navigating the interpersonal side of COVID-19 safety.

The disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic are far from over.

Drug overdoses are psychologically traumatic events that can lead to symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

A new survey conducted by researchers at JHSPH during the COVID-19 pandemic found a more-than-threefold increase in the percentage of U.S. adults who reported symptoms of psychological distress—from 3.9 percent in 2018 to 13.6 percent in April 2020.

Older adults with depression may be at much higher risk of remaining depressed if they are experiencing persistent or worsening sleep problems, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Measuring Mental Distress Amid a Pandemic and Understanding COVID-19’s Psychological Effects Over Time?

Leadership will be one of the most heavily tested skills throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

The outbreak can have profound consequences for psychological health.