When the pandemic hit, mental health professionals predicted lockdowns and social distancing would result in a wave of loneliness. But researchers who study loneliness say that hasn't happened.
Rates of positive tests for heroin, non-prescribed fentanyl and non-prescribed opioids each saw significant increases during the first two months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published by Quest Diagnostics.
A study in mice provides clues about the common molecular origins of chronic stress and depression. The discovery could inform new treatments for mood disorders.
Longevity and shifting gender roles have dramatically redrawn the face of workforces across the world. Now the workplace needs adapting, especially in how it defines careers. The Covid crisis and its rapid-fire explosion of how and where we all work has dramatically accelerated the shift towards tech-enabled flexibility.
The COVID-19 pandemic has crushed the economy, sent joblessness soaring, and killed over a million people worldwide. But there are a few ways in which the pandemic may prompt society to improve, and one is remote work. Though it was initially necessary to keep employees from getting sick, remote work promises to make people more productive and happier while helping the environment and preserving infrastructure.
A shocking new study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted women in the workplace more negatively than men. With most businesses encouraging employees to work from home, this change in the environment has been mostly beneficial for male workers.
The mental health consequences of COVID-19 deaths are likely to overwhelm an already tattered U.S. mental health system, leading to a lack of access, particularly for the most vulnerable, experts warn.
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Many companies have now opted to offer remote work options for their staff in response to the global pandemic. With no commute, this arrangement can at first seem like a great way to put more time back in your day, but when you're only just getting into the remote working lifestyle, it can be challenging to figure out a proper work-life balance.
As the nation grappled with a bumpy start to the school year due to pandemic-driven closures, those on the west coast also found themselves facing California's wildfire season. Still burning, the fires have affected many workers, leading employers to realize that employees in the area needed much more than a few days off.
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