In this episode, Katherine discusses the effects of coronavirus that we may have been ignoring, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, abuse, loneliness, and suicide. She highlights both short and long term effects of coronavirus, including unemployment and changes in physical health. 

For more resources about topics discussed, check out these references below:

Domestic Abuse

New York Times: How Domestic Abuse Rises Worldwide

Prevent Child Abuse America: Resources for Parents, Children, and Educators 

Substance Abuse and Addiction

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

Collison of the COVID-19 and Addition Epidemics, Volkow, 2020

Loneliness

How Loneliness From Coronavirus Isolation Takes Its Own Toll

The Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 and Physical Distancing

Dating

Opinion: The Coronavirus is Changing How We Date. Experts Think the Shifts May Be Permanent

Opinion: How Coronavirus is Changing the Dating Game for the Better

Stress

Coping with Stess--CDC

How to Manage Anxiety and Isolation During Quarantine--Anxiety and Depression Association of America

Suicide

Suicide Risk and Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Gunnell et al., 2020

If you need help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255

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