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‘Many People Are Suffering': Business Leaders Must Prioritize Workers' Mental Health in Lockdown, CEO Says
Workers have reported worsening mental health during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an Adecco-commissioned survey of 8,000 office-based staff.
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Capitol Riot, Coronavirus Takes Its Toll on Country's Mental Health
The riot at the U.S. Capitol, and the possibility of more violent protests, along with the pandemic are taking a toll on the country’s mental health. It comes atop an already difficult time as millions worry about rising Covid-19 case numbers, job losses and food insecurity. A Boston University study found rates of depression have tripled during the...
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An L.A. Program That Kobe Bryant Backed Is Giving Stable Homes to the Homeless and Mentally Ill
An L.A. program called Step Up on Second is driven by the philosophy that stable housing is the first step to changing the lives of people struggling with chronic homelessness and mental illness. The program, which was supported by Kobe Bryant before his death, operates a motel-turned-shelter that offers full studio apartments to the people it serves. Among those helped...
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How Halsey Ignited an Important Conversation Around Eating Disorders and Trigger Warnings
Halsey apologized and deleted a photo that depicted her battle with an eating disorder after being shamed on social media for not including a trigger warning. Chelsea Kronengold from the National Eating Disorders Association talked to LX News about the appropriate way to have a conversation surrounding eating disorders.
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Olympian Alexi Pappas Opens Up About Post-Olympic Depression and ‘Befriending Pain' in Her Book ‘Bravey'
Long-distance athlete, filmmaker and actress Alexi Pappas says her perspective on mental health and healing came while recuperating from a post-Olympics depression. Pappas opened up to LX News about what she learned during the battles she details in her new book “Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas.”
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Political Turmoil, Coronavirus Could Be Impacting Your Mental Health, Productivity
NBC10’s Lucy Bustamante hears from Trauma Venture’s founder Dr. Cecilia Cardesa about what employers can do to help workers’ with their wellbeing amid political turmoil, the coronavirus pandemic and other stressors.
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‘Wake Up, Millennials: Now Is the Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health,' Therapist Says of Coronavirus Pandemic
While the COVID-19 dangers are real, anxiety-inducing distractions make it far too easy for millennials — even those with pre-existing issues — to overlook the mental health implications. A millennial therapist shares her advice on how young people can protect their mental health in the age of the coronavirus.
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A Father's Letter to His Kid: The 9 Money and Life Lessons Most People Learn Too Late in Life
“No amount of money can compensate for a lack of character, honesty and genuine empathy towards others,” a father writes in a letter to his young child.
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4 Things Managers Should—and Shouldn't—Do to Address This Moment of Racial Reckoning
The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has reignited outrage against racism and police brutality. But there’s another crisis that needs to be addressed — in the workplace. Here’s what managers can do to support their employees.
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Retail Therapy: How to Get the Satisfaction of Shopping Without Spending a Cent
If you’ve found yourself coping with the stress of the past year by racking up your online shopping charges, you’re not alone. But did you know that you can get the dopamine kick of shopping without spending a cent? Here’s how to get your retail therapy without the guilt.
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This 64-Year-Old Left the U.S. for Mexico. Now She's Retired by the Beach—Living on Just $1,000 Per Month
In 2006, Janet Blaser packed her bags and drove from California to Mazatlán, Mexico. Now, at 64, she has no regrets. Here’s what it’s like and how much it costs to retire in the colorful beach town.
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Life Went Off the Rails in 2020 — Try These Mental Health Tips to Get Your 2021 on Track
Now is the time to press reset and structure your life to get past the chaos of 2020, suggests psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks. She joined LX News to share three bad habits you should leave behind for a purposeful and meaningful year.
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A Mental Health Gap: How the Pandemic Hasn't Affected Us All Equally
Medical experts are raising flags about possible long-term mental health impacts that may outlast the coronavirus pandemic. NBCLX’s Clark Fouraker breaks down some of the mental health risks Americans are facing, why some in our society are suffering more than others, and how to find help.
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QAnon, Racist Brand Names and Other Things We'd Like to Leave Behind in 2020
As we turn the page on 2020 here are a few of the topics we covered that we hope don’t follow us into the new year.
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It's OK to Celebrate New Year's Eve Alone… Here's How to Ring In 2021 Solo
If there was ever a time NOT to stress out about ringing in the new year alone this is it. For once no worrying about that overcrowded New Year Eve’s party or that awkward midnight kiss. This is the year to curl up with a good book and watch the Times Square Ball drop from the comfort of your...
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Preventing Suicide: The LGBTQ+ Community
People in the LGBTQ+ community are at a higher risk of attempting suicide than many other groups in society. Suicide attempt survivors and advocates say we need to do better to let young LGBTQ+ people know they matter and that suicide is not the answer. The is one of a series of reports from our award-winning 2017 investigation: Preventing Suicide:…
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Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence
Suicide is considered a whispered word. But those who have experienced it are sharing their stories to heal and help others in crisis. Watch our award-winning 2017 full-length special report about how to fight mental health crisis in our community.
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How I Learned to Stop Trying to Become Happy and Start Being Happy
What do you want to change about your life in 2021? After a year when joy was hard to come by, many of us have a simple wish for the New Year: Happiness. NBCLX storyteller Chase Cain took us on his own journey as he discovered his own recipe for peace through meditation, mindfulness and living in the moment.
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‘Even Heroes Need Help': NJ Offers COVID Crisis Counseling to Frontline Workers
The emotional and mental toll of the ongoing pandemic continues to be felt by many — including those who have been on the frontlines since the start of the health crisis. “We are aware that the holiday season can be a stressful one in good times, but for countless frontline workers the pandemic has made things even harder on their…
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Tony Hsieh's Last Months Are a Tragic Reminder of How Covid Isolation Can Worsen Mental Health — Here's How to Help
Tony Hsieh’s story is a tragedy. He chased happiness ferociously, but struggled. Mental health experts share signs indicating your loved ones need help.