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Lifetime Lockdown? 40% Of Americans Will Avoid Public Spaces Long After Coronavirus Pandemic EndsHere’s hoping you enjoyed the last movie or concert you attended, because if the results of a new survey are accurate, it may be a long, long time before such events are ever popular again. According to the research, 40% of Americans plan to avoid public spaces unless “absolutely necessary” long after the coronavirus pandemic has subsided.The survey, commissioned by Vital Vio, asked 1,000 U.S. adults about how they envision every day life in the wake of the coronavirus. All in all, it looks like there are suddenly a whole lot more germaphobes in the land of the free. Over four in five (82%) said they are now more aware of, and concerned about, cleaning protocols in public areas. Additionally, 58% are more suspicious about their friends’ and family’s hygiene habits. Next year’s Thanksgiving could get interesting.Even among those who said they will return to public spaces eventually, it isn’t going to happen immedia

How to cope with quarantine fatigue In March, social distancing restrictions took effect across the U.S., and stay-home messages filled my social media feed. I saw lots of appeals to flatten the curve, charts showing how to stop the spread and photos of fun family activities.But, we’re two months into lockdown now. The weather is getting nicer, and we’re tired of staying home.------------Hosted by Dr. John Huber, Mainstream Mental Health Radio (featured on the Mental Health News Radio network) covers today’s top headlines pertaining to psychology. The program also offers insight and advice on how individuals can bring about lasting positive changes in their lives. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, and he is a practitioner with privileges at two long term acute care hospitals. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mainstreammentalhealthAbout Dr. John HuberTexas Based - Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental H

Trump Says There Will Be 'Suicides By The Thousands' If The US Coronavirus Shutdown Continues President Donald Trump said Tuesday that there will be "suicides by the thousands" if entire sectors of the US economy remain shutdown in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.STORY LINK: https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-suicides-by-thousands-if-coronavirus-shutdown-continues-2020-3Hosted by Dr. John Huber, Mainstream Mental Health Radio (featured on the Mental Health News Radio network) covers today’s top headlines pertaining to psychology. The program also offers insight and advice on how individuals can bring about lasting positive changes in their lives. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, and he is a practitioner with privileges at two long term acute care hospitals. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mainstreammentalhealthAbout Dr. John HuberTexas Based - Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.o

Coronavirus: What Are The Psychological Effects Of Social Distancing & Being Quarantined?Political leaders in the democratic world are grappling with a difficult balancing act in a bid to contain the coronavirus: when to pull the trigger on measures like closing schools and canceling public gatherings (known as “social distancing”). STORY LINK: https://www.wsj.com/articles/social-distancing-is-new-coronavirus-buzz-phrase-does-it-work-11583524419 Cancelled weekend plans and unanswered text messages always tend to sting from a psychological perspective, but now a new study finds that days and nights spent all alone may cause us physical pain as well. Researchers at the University of Surrey and Brunel University London say that social isolation may lead to increased bodily inflammation.STORY LINK: https://www.studyfinds.org/separation-stings-study-finds-social-isolation-may-cause-physical-inflammation/ Sample QuestionsWhat are the short and long psychological effects of people having much less interaction wi

Teresa Douglas who was recently featured on CNN Business, Forbes, Fortune and more (see links below) on the topic of Working RemotelyAs the Coronavirus spreads, and employees are suddenly forced to work from home, I wanted to introduce you to Teresa Douglas, author of a new book, Working Remotely.This respected workplace expert is available to offer essential strategies on how to successfully Work from Home – which is proving to be a challenge for many given that technology doesn’t always work and children sometimes get in the way of being productive.Douglas discusses:Your Workspace: Tools to Effectively Get the Job DoneGetting what you need from Colleagues spread across the WorldCoronavirus Stress: Work / Life WellnessPhysical & Mental Health StrategiesWarding off toxic levels of loneliness / depressionHosted by Dr. John Huber, Mainstream Mental Health Radio (featured on the Mental Health News Radio network) covers today’s top headlines pertaining to psychology. The program also offers insight and advic

How To Protect Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus PandemicAs news about the coronavirus outbreak continues to dominate the headlines and millions of people—in the U.S. and the world over—are being asked to self-quarantine, it has become increasingly significant to pay as much attention to our mental health as we do to our physical health.Sample QuestionsWhat are some of the ways that people can reduce their fear during the coronavirus pandemic?What are the short and long psychological effects of people having much less interaction with each other due to "social distancing"?What do you think are some of the mental health challenges that a person who is quarantined (on a cruise ship now for example) faces?Do you think that it is important for your mental well being to experience nature and different outdoor environments?Hosted by Dr. John Huber, Mainstream Mental Health Radio (featured on the Mental Health News Radio network) covers today’s top headlines pertaining to psychology. The program also offers

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Mental Health Perspectives with Dr. John Huber and Kristin Walker=====================Mental Health Perspectives: Coping With The Shocking Loss Of NBA Legend Kobe Bryant, one of basketball’s greatest players and most masterful scorers of all time, was among the passengers who died Sunday in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. Bryant was 41.Sample QuestionsWhat are some of the ways that you think people can begin coping with the shocking loss of Kobe Byrant?Because Kobe Bryant was so universally beloved among a nation ever so divided, what do you think will be some of the short and long term psychological affects of his loss to the collective American populace?What are some of the ways that individuals can continually honor of their beloved family members, friends, and hero who are no longer with us?======================Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individ

Pandemic Fears Grow As New Coronavirus SpreadsThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday postponed a decision to declare a global public health emergency over a new viral illness which has spread across China and reached the United States."The decision about whether or not to declare a public health emergency of international concern is one I take extremely seriously, and one I am only prepared to make with appropriate consideration of all the evidence," said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.====================Nearly 9 In 10 Parents Feel Teens Spend Too Much Time On Video GamesWhile plenty of people can still remember a time before video games, home consoles aren’t exactly a new concept anymore. These devices have been around for decades at this point, and an entire generation who once spent countless hours with their Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis are adults. So, now that millions of once-upon-a-time teenage gamers are raising children themselves, it’s plausible to assume they’ll be more accepting

Jeanette Yoffe, M.A., M.F.T. is the Executive Director and Founder of Celia Center, a support center that meets the critical needs of all those connected by Foster Care and Adoption. She is also the clinical director of Yoffe TherapyWebsite: https://www.yoffetherapy.com/ Speaking Points:1. Mental and behavioral health is the largest unmet health need for children and teens in foster care and is a public health crisis.2. Foster Care Statistics:In 2017, about 442,995 children were placed in foster care. Nearly 1/3 of them lived with relatives.b. Recent studies suggest that up to 80% of children in foster care have significant mental health issues.c. According to a national study by the Urban Institute, foster children had higher levels of emotional and behavior problems, more often had physical, learning, or mental health conditions that limited their psychosocial functioning, and were less engaged in school and more likely to have been expelled. d. Of the children in foster care, just 23% of those in care for

Let's first look at what's happening:For the first time ever, we have five generations in the workplace. People are living longer and working longer, so we have workers as young as 18 and as old as 80s. There is a big difference between how an 18-year-old views the world and how an 80-year-old views the world, because of the eras in which they were raised—what was going on when they were growing up, the generally accepted societal practices of the times.Additionally, we have two generations — Millennials and Gen Z — that are forcing a level of change that we have not seen in our society since the Hippy Counterculture movement of the 1960s and 70s.All of this change is causing defensiveness, anger, frustration, as well as stress and fear. Why is change causing all of these negative emotions?The simple answer is that human beings are hard-wired to resist change. The part of our brain that is responsible for this is the amygdala, known as "the reptilian brain."The amygdala is an almond-shaped mass of cells that

Mental Health Perspectives with Dr. John Huber and Kristin Walker=====================Why So Many Of Us Make New Year's Resolutions But, Never Keep Them According to U.S. News & World Report, 80 % of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. A study by Richard Wiseman from the University of Bristol involving 3,000 people showed that 88% of those who set New Year resolutions fail, despite the fact that 52% of the study’s participants were confident of success at the beginning. The University of Scranton’s research suggests that just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals which means 92% of resolutions fail.Sample QuestionsWhat are some of the main reasons why may people have a hard time keeping their New Year's Resolutions?If you fail to keep your resolutions year after year, do you think that it can cause long term damage to your confidence?What are three things that a person can do to improve their mental health in 2020? ======================Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the C

Best known as the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad―the #1 personal finance book of all time―Robert Kiyosaki has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people around the world think about money. He is an entrepreneur, educator, and investor who believes that each of us has the power to makes changes in our lives, take control of our financial future, and live the rich life we deserve. With perspectives on money and investing that often contradict conventional wisdom, Robert has earned an international reputation for straight talk, irreverence, and courage and has become a passionate and outspoken advocate for financial education.

About Dr. HuberDr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist, and he is a practitioner with privileges at two long term acute care hospitals. Dr. Huber has appeared on over three hundred top tier radio shows (NBC Radio, CBS, Fox News Radio) and thirty national television programs (ABC, NBC, Spectrum News). Dr. Huber is Law Newz's go to Clinical psychologist and appears regularly on America Trends National Television show. In addition Dr. Huber is the host of "Mainstream Mental Health Radio" which is heard nationwide and features interviews with today's top mental health professionals.

Playing Sports, Especially In College, Linked To Better GradesSigning your kids up for soccer in the fall and lacrosse in the spring may do more for them than build social skills or turn them into athletes. A study by researchers at Michigan State University shows that playing sports can also lead to improved academic performance, particularly for college students.The study found that playing recreational sports in college improved the grade point averages (GPA) of students and increased the likelihood for them to return for another term.The researchers analyzed almost 1,800 freshmen at MSU. The students who played intramural sports averaged a 3.25 GPA at the end of their first year, compared to a 3.07 GPA for freshmen who didn’t play recreational sports.The findings also showed that playing intramural sports was linked to lower odds of students dropping or failing classes their first year. In fact, those who played recreational sports were 40% more likely to return for their sophomore year, and 2.5 times mor

1 In 3 Has Done Something They Regret At Company Holiday Party A new survey finds that one in three office workers admit he or she has done something they regret at a company holiday celebration. The findings of the survey, commissioned by Evite, the average employee heads home from the party with seven pieces of gossip about other employees that they didn’t know before. What’s more, 40 percent of respondents say they’ve watched drama unfold by coworkers at the party. Can Black Friday & The Holiday Season Be Harmful To Your Mental Health? https://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com/mental-health/holiday-stress/Holi-dazed: 1 in 3 Adults Already Suffering From ‘Holiday Burnout’https://www.studyfinds.org/holi-dazed-1-in-3-adults-already-suffering-from-holiday-burnout/Holiday Celebrations Lead Americans To Consume Twice As Much Boozehttps://www.studyfinds.org/survey-adults-consume-twice-as-much-booze-during-holiday-season/Ten Tips To Prevent Holiday Stress & Depression https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lif

Why Shorter Days & Less Sunlight Can Lead To Depression •With the end of Daylight Saving Time comes an extra hour of sleep and, sometimes, a bout with depression. The Mayo Clinic defines seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (which affects around 1.6 billion people across the globe) as depression that's linked to the change of seasons, usually fall and winter.•According to research, the exact causes are unknown, but it's believed the lack of sunlight can not only lead to a drop in mood-affecting brain chemicals, but also negatively impact the body's biological clock. Someone with seasonal depression might feel a lack of energy, lost interest in activities and a feeling of depression most of the day.STORY LINK: https://wtkr.com/2019/11/07/shorter-days-less-sunlight-can-lead-to-depression-heres-how-to-fight-it/ Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individual

A Nation Divided: U.S. Politics Taking Physical, Emotional Toll On AmericansThe past few years in American politics have been tumultuous, to say the least. Personal political beliefs aside, there is no denying that the U.S. has grown especially divided in the wake of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential election victory. Between social media bots, partisan news coverage, and the president’s frequent Twitter posts, it has never been harder for the average American to avoid being bombarded with some type of political message on an almost hourly basis.It isn’t a stretch to assume that at some point all of that polarization would have a negative effect on the collective well being of the nation, and a new study conducted at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has effectively confirmed this assumption. According to researchers, the current U.S. political climate is literally making Americans physically sick, damaging friendships, and driving many people “crazy.”In March of 2017 researchers surveyed 800 Americans, selec

Almost 70% Of Americans Believe Civil War Is Imminent The political discourse — or lack of it — has apparently become so caustic in the United States that 67% of those surveyed in a poll released Wednesday believe another civil war is imminent.The poll was conducted by Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service as part of their annual Battleground Poll civility survey, and according to the institute’s executive director, the results could indicate that the 2020 election could be as divisive and explosive as the 1860 election that precipitated the Civil War of 1861-65.Sample QuestionsWhy do you think that a surprising number of Americans believe that a second Civil War will occur? If you were to do a mental health analysis on America today compared to twenty or thirty years ago, what would you results likely be?Do you think that despite substantial political differences that most people in the US get along peacefully?Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Main

Nervous Nation: 1 In 5 Americans Believe They Have An Undiagnosed Anxiety DisorderAnxiety has always been an uncomfortable fact of life. Even the calmest of individuals experience the occasional nervous moment, but is anxiety on the rise in modern society? According to a new survey of 2,000 Americans, the answer is a resounding yes. A shocking one in five respondents say they feel anxious so often that they actually believe they are dealing with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder.The survey, put together by CBD company Endoca, polled Americans on their day-to-day anxious feelings and discovered that the average American experiences five anxious moments every day.Interestingly, these anxious moments often lead to feelings of self-consciousness as well; 43% of respondents say they’ve been overwhelmed by their anxiety, which then causes them to feel embarrassed. In fact, almost three quarters of respondents say they are embarrassed after every single anxious moment.Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is