Coronavirus News

Learn more about how the latest developments with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) might affect you and your loved ones' mental health.
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The 2020 Verywell Mind Year-in-Review
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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COVID Lockdowns Have Side Effect of Increased Binge Drinking, Study Shows
Fact checked by Rich Scherr
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COVID-19 Stress Causes Surge in Hair Loss in Racially Diverse Communities, Study Finds
Fact checked by Rich Scherr
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Talking to a Loved One Who Won't Take the COVID Vaccine
Fact checked by Rich Scherr
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COVID-19 Could Make Holiday Stress Worse This Year
Fact checked by Rich Scherr
A young white person with chin-length brown hair sits at her laptop and rubs her eyes.
How Caution Fatigue Raises the Risk of COVID-19 Infection, and How to Overcome It
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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Will COVID-19 Social Pods Be Safe This Winter?
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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Body Shaming, Harmful Diet Culture on the Rise During COVID-19
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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How to Talk to a COVID Denier
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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COVID-19's Impact on Neurological Function and Mental Health
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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Staying Safe (and Sane) While Waiting for a COVID-19 Vaccine
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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How a State of Flow Can Aid Your COVID Well-Being
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
A woman jogs next to a man on a bike in a lush green park.
Nature Can Improve Mental Health During the Pandemic, Study Finds
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Your Source of News Can Determine Your Response to COVID-19
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
A woman teaches an online class. She holds a clipboard up facing her laptop, which is open on the desk in front of her. There are papers on the wall behind her and a tripod smartphone stand on her desk with books.
How Teachers Are Coping With the New Realities of the COVID-19 Classroom
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Intimacy and Closeness Key to Strong Relationships During COVID-19
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Person experiencing homelessness sitting on a sidewalk with a red blanket over their legs. They are holding a cup and covering their face with their hand.
Homelessness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What to Know
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Why Some People Are Shaming Others for Getting COVID-19
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Isolation Increases Risk of High Blood Pressure, Especially For Women
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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How the Big Five Personality Traits Predicted COVID Shelter-in-Place Compliance
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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COVID Stress Is Stifling Employee Engagement, New Study Suggests
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
A man with insomnia looks at the clock at dawn from the bed with concern
On Top of Daily Stress, COVID-19 Is Making Our Dreams Worse Too
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
It's normal to be a little fear of quarantine ending.
Dealing With Fears of Social Interactions During the Pandemic
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
A young white child looks sad while lying in a chair covered in a blanket.
Childhood Loneliness Can Have Long-Term Mental Health Implications
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
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What Is the McGurk Effect? How COVID-19 Masks Impact Communication
By Sherri Gordon
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How to Deal With the Guilt You Feel During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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CDC Says 40% of Adults Struggle With Mental Health During COVID
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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Perception of Time Has Shifted During COVID-19, New Survey Reports
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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COVID-19 Is Changing the Way we Communicate—Here’s How
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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More Sleep During Pandemic Doesn’t Mean Better Rest, New Studies Show
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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LGBTQ+ Community Faces Unique COVID-19 Challenges
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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For Some, Alone Time Is Hard to Come By During COVID-19
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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Can the Return of Pro Sports Help Your Mental Health?
Fact checked by Andrea Rice
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Peer Pressure Looms As States Loosen COVID-19 Restrictions
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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How COVID-19 May Be Destigmatizing Mental Health Issues in America
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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How Reopening the Country Might Be Affecting Your Mental Health
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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How Mask Shaming Is Becoming a Public Battle
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
COVID-19 and PTSD.
Why Individuals With COVID-19 May Be at Risk for PTSD
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
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Collective Trauma From COVID-19
Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
Cabin fever
How to Cope With Quarantine Fatigue
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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Essential Workers Mental Health
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why COVID-19 May Be Increasing the Risk of Suicide
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
Quarantine isolation because of Coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting woman's mental health.
The Impact Coronavirus Is Having on Our Mental Health
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Humor Can Ease COVID-19 Anxiety
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
The importance of keeping a routine in stressful times
The Importance of Keeping a Routine During Stressful Times
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How to Deal With the Stress of Being Jobless During Coronavirus
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Addiction During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE
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How Different Generations Are Responding to COVID-19
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Female volunteer bringing groceries to a senior woman at home under quarantine because of coronavirus.
10 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus Crisis
Fact checked by Emily Swaim
Parents and children all working from home because of coronavirus
10 Ways to Stay Motivated When Working From Home
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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Tips for Coping With Coronavirus If You Live Alone
Reviewed by David Susman, PhD
Is watching the news bad for mental health
Is Watching the News Bad for Mental Health?
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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How Domestic Violence Victims Can Stay Safe During the Pandemic
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Keep the Romance Alive Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
Fact checked by Adah Chung
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Are You Using Food to Cope With the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS
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How to Date Remotely During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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How to Manage OCD During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Medically reviewed by Daniel B. Block, MD
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Understanding Grief in the Age of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Starting a new relationships during coronavirus
Starting a New Relationship in the Time of Coronavirus
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Support for Mental Health and Addiction Issues During COVID-19
Medically reviewed by John C. Umhau, MD, MPH, CPE