October 23, 2020
I am struggling more with substance use this month. What other supports could help?
Mental HealthAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: The stress of the pandemic and isolation may increase stress and increase the risk of substance use for many people. Still, even in this pandemic, we are inspired by the dedication of many who continue providing resources and supports. We have noted some in our previous post: 1-Virtual groups, 2-Therapy, 3-Medications for opioid use Read more…
October 23, 2020
What is the real death toll due to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Are we OVER or UNDER counting COVID-19 deaths? Wouldn’t a lot of these people have died anyway? A: The death toll has been HIGH. We are likely UNDER counting deaths due to COVID-19. While some deaths attributed to COVID-19 would have occurred during this period anyway, we have a way to account for this Read more…
A: The stress of the pandemic and isolation may increase stress and increase the risk of substance use for many people. Still, even in this pandemic, we are inspired by the dedication of many who continue providing resources and supports. We have noted some in our previous post: 1-Virtual groups, 2-Therapy, 3-Medications for opioid use Read more…
October 23, 2020
What is the real death toll due to COVID-19?
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Are we OVER or UNDER counting COVID-19 deaths? Wouldn’t a lot of these people have died anyway? A: The death toll has been HIGH. We are likely UNDER counting deaths due to COVID-19. While some deaths attributed to COVID-19 would have occurred during this period anyway, we have a way to account for this Read more…
Q: Are we OVER or UNDER counting COVID-19 deaths? Wouldn’t a lot of these people have died anyway? A: The death toll has been HIGH. We are likely UNDER counting deaths due to COVID-19. While some deaths attributed to COVID-19 would have occurred during this period anyway, we have a way to account for this Read more…