How does isolation affect mental health? What are some strategies we can use to find community during a lockdown?Elizabeth Stuart is quoted.
Tips for managing mental health during COVID-19
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Johns Hopkins researchers question controversial study linking Sturgis rally to COVID-19 spike
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are raising doubts about a study that estimated that a massive motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, last month led to more than 260,000 new […]
What That Sturgis COVID-19 Paper Doesn’t Show — And What It Does
Scholars are paying attention to new research on the motorcycle rally’s effects on coronavirus spread, but they have lots of questions about it, too. Elizabeth Stuart and Keri Althoff are […]
Mental distress, suicidal thoughts impacting more Americans due to COVID-19 pandemic
Feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness have increased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic — even among people with no history of mental illness — an issue that could last […]
Coping Skills For Those In Mental Distress Due To COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the pandemic, experts say mental distress has been on the rise and with the disruptions far from over, they’re sharing their research to help those suffering.Johannes Thrul and Elizabeth Stuart are featured.
Mental health of young adults
A range of people are suffering from loneliness, anxiety and depression because of the coronavirus pandemic, but more so people with financial hardship, minorities and young adults, according to Johns […]
Is a Post-Coronavirus Reverse Baby Boom Coming?
Coronavirus and the attendant uncertainty has made family planning more fraught than ever.Alison Gemmill is quoted.
How to Cope When COVID Steals Loving Touch, Hugs
Understanding the reason why we can’t hug and touch those we love during the pandemic is one thing. Dealing with the effects of that are still proving very difficult for […]
How 132 Epidemiologists Are Deciding When to Send Their Children to School
We asked more than 500 epidemiologists and infectious disease specialists when they expect to restart 20 activities of daily life, assuming that the coronavirus pandemic and the public health response […]
What is safe to do during the pandemic?
A recent survey provides a snapshot of where Americans see the most danger — and where they’re most out of sync with experts. Faculty Associate Elizabeth Stuart is quoted. 14 other JHSPH experts […]