Posts by Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH

Post-Election Uncertainty November 6, 2024

I’ve been feeling down even though it is bright and sunny out. Can I be depressed in the summer? August 30, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness month. May 20, 2024

Will ketamine help my mental health? November 29, 2023

How can I celebrate the holidays when I am grieving? November 22, 2023

How can I talk to my child about the news? November 8, 2023

Do I have PTSD? November 2, 2023

Armed conflict of any kind has severe public health consequences for the entire global community. October 24, 2023

I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better? September 22, 2023

Will taking magnesium help with my mental health? September 5, 2023

Zuranolone: A new treatment for postpartum depression! August 14, 2023

I’ve been feeling down even though it is bright and sunny out. Can I be depressed in the summer? July 25, 2023

¿Qué es este medicamento Ozempic del que sigo escuchando? June 22, 2023

¿Qué pasa con las pautas de detección de mamografías? June 20, 2023

¿Qué es la violencia armada y a quién afecta? June 16, 2023

Estoy luchando con mi salud mental y lo que estoy haciendo no está funcionando. Estoy bien, pero no estoy bien. ¿Qué puedo hacer para sentirme mejor? May 27, 2023

💥 ¡Por fin! Dosis adicionales de refuerzos bivalentes de COVID-19 disponibles en EE. UU. para *ciertos* grupos poblacionales May 19, 2023

Loneliness is an epidemic… AND Social Connection Matters! May 13, 2023

¿La vacuna de refuerzo bivalente contra el COVID-19 contribuye a prevenir el contagio? May 11, 2023

I am struggling with my mental health and what I am doing isn’t working. I am OK, but I am not OK. What can I do to feel better? May 6, 2023

Como persona mayor, ¿cómo puedo sopesar razonablemente mi riesgo ante COVID -19 para vivir lo mejor posible? May 5, 2023

¿En qué momento de mi ciclo menstrual puedo quedar embarazada? April 22, 2023

¿Funcionan las mascarillas? April 17, 2023

¿Quién debe hacerse las pruebas de Papanicolaou? ¿En qué momento se vuelven innecesarios? April 13, 2023

¿Los antibióticos reducirán la eficacia de mis anticonceptivos? April 8, 2023

¿Es cierto que la inmunidad adquirida por una infección por COVID-19 es tan buena como una vacuna? April 6, 2023

The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD? March 31, 2023

¿Qué es un trastorno alimentario? March 30, 2023

We have a SPANISH LANGUAGE TEAM! March 23, 2023

Brain Fog is NOT just in your head. March 18, 2023

🍫 OH NO! I heard that chocolate is unsafe….Can I still eat chocolate? March 11, 2023

¡Auxilio! ¿Cómo puedo detener la propagación de una “gripe estomacal” causada por norovirus? March 9, 2023

What is an eating disorder? March 1, 2023

Tengo 43 años, ¿es tarde para vacunarme contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH)? March 1, 2023

¿Qué ocurre con los productos químicos en la ropa interior diseñada para el período? ¿Son seguros? February 27, 2023

¿Qué es el cuidado personal y por qué es importante? February 23, 2023

¿Las pruebas rápidas de antígeno detectan las últimas variantes de COVID-19? February 20, 2023

¿Puedo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 o influenza si estoy enfermo? February 16, 2023

What does screen time do to us? February 11, 2023

¿Los niños necesitan vacunarse contra el COVID-19? February 9, 2023

¡Ayúdame! No puedo concentrarme. ¿Tengo TDAH? February 4, 2023

Self-care Saturday! February 4, 2023

¿Cómo puedo apoyar a alguien que está inmunocomprometida? February 1, 2023

Creo que estoy agotado. ¿Qué es esta sensación y qué puedo hacer al respecto? January 27, 2023

Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or Neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results? January 21, 2023

¿Cómo puedo ayudar si alguien tiene un paro cardíaco? January 19, 2023

Time to pause and reflect. January 16, 2023

Ser agradecido, tener y mostrar gratitud mejora la salud. Así que siga adelante y comparta un poco de gratitud mientras nos dirigimos a este feriado -día de MLK- en los EE. UU. Es un día para servir, reflexionar y renovarse. January 15, 2023

¿Es normal estar muy ansiosa seis meses después de tener un bebé? Todo el mundo me dice que mejorará. January 14, 2023

Part 2 of How can we all keep supporting our loved ones who are immunocompromised or at risk of getting sick? January 14, 2023

¡Siempre es importante recordar cuándo y cómo usar un condón! January 8, 2023

How can I support a loved one who is immunocompromised? January 7, 2023

¿Es posible tener síntomas de depresión poco después de haber tenido COVID? January 5, 2023

¡Feliz año nuevo! January 2, 2023

Is setting a New Year’s Resolution a recipe for disaster? December 31, 2022

¡Auxilio! Hay escasez de medicamentos para la fiebre. ¿Cómo cuido a mi hijo si tiene fiebre? December 31, 2022

¿Debería vacunarme contra la influenza si ya la tuve durante esta temporada? December 27, 2022

Feeling the holiday blues? December 24, 2022

✨Les deseamos a usted y a sus seres queridos unas felices fiestas ✨ December 24, 2022

¿Funcionan las vacunas contra la influenza? December 15, 2022

Is it normal to be extremely anxious six months after having a baby? Everyone tells me it will get better. December 14, 2022

¡LA MERCANCÍA NERDY ESTÁ AQUÍ! December 10, 2022

How can I celebrate the holidays with my family when I am grieving? December 7, 2022

¿Cuál es la mejor forma de utilizar una mascarilla en momentos oportunos? December 6, 2022

¡LA MERCANCÍA NERDY ESTÁ AQUÍ! December 5, 2022

¿Estás interesado en unirte a nuestro nuevo Equipo de Redes Sociales? December 1, 2022

‘Tis the season. How can I deal with feelings of dread? November 30, 2022

¡Feliz día de acción de gracias! November 24, 2022

🦃 Consejos para un Día de Acción de Gracias más seguro 🦃 November 23, 2022

Los signos y síntomas, la prevención, y que hacer si un niño tiene el virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS): November 20, 2022

¿Puede la infección o la vacunación de COVID-19 afectar a los períodos? November 17, 2022

We can still do our part. November 16, 2022

¿Debo hacerme las pruebas de detección del cáncer de mama? November 15, 2022

¿Qué es ese “VRS” del que he escuchado hablar? November 12, 2022

Is it possible to have symptoms of depression because I had COVID recently? November 2, 2022

¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! November 2, 2022

¿Son 2 meses el plazo mínimo para recibir el refuerzo bivalente después de haberme vacunado con mi última dosis? October 21, 2022

How can I help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health? October 15, 2022

Por favor, ¡vacúnese contra la gripe! October 9, 2022

¿Cuándo es el mejor momento para vacunarme contra la gripe? October 8, 2022

Survivor’s Guilt October 8, 2022

¿Dónde puedo aprender más sobre la salud mental? October 7, 2022

Let’s talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder. October 1, 2022

¿Cómo funcionan las vacunas contra la viruela del mono? October 1, 2022

¿Debo vacunarme contra el COVID-19 y la influenza al mismo tiempo? September 30, 2022

Fatigue after COVID….what is it and what can I do about it? September 24, 2022

¿Son seguras los refuerzos de COVID para los niños? September 23, 2022

¡Las vacunas de refuerzo actualizadas para brindar protección ante Ómicron ya están disponibles en los EE. UU.! September 17, 2022

¿Qué revela una inmersión profunda en el sistema inmunológico de las personas con COVID prolongado? September 5, 2022

Burnout. I think I have it. What is it and what can I do about it? September 3, 2022

P: ¿La Ivermectina previene o trata el COVID-19? September 3, 2022

I think I have a problem with my substance use. What can I do? August 27, 2022

¡Las Nerdy Girls dan la bienvenida al Escuadrón de Salud Reproductiva! August 25, 2022

¿Cuántos niños han sido afectados por el COVID Largo? August 20, 2022

Let’s talk about drinking. August 20, 2022

¡Refutando los mitos de la vasectomía! August 15, 2022

What is self-care, and why is it Important? August 13, 2022

Do antihistamines help with Long COVID symptoms? August 6, 2022

What is brain fog anyways? July 30, 2022

¿Cuáles son los impactos del COVID-19 en la salud de los niños pequeños? ¿Cómo se compara la carga de COVID-19 con otras enfermedades prevenibles por vacunación? July 30, 2022

¿Su riesgo de COVID prolongado difiere según la variante? July 23, 2022

📣Have you heard about 988? July 23, 2022

Si el COVID-19 está en todas partes, ¿cuál es el punto en seguir protegiéndonos? July 16, 2022

How do I know if I have panic disorder? July 9, 2022

¿Qué es el trastorno de ansiedad? July 8, 2022

The past few years have been difficult. How do I know if I have PTSD? July 2, 2022

Do I have OCD? June 24, 2022

HELP! I can’t focus. Do I have ADHD? June 17, 2022

Cinco cosas que debe saber sobre el herpes zóster/ culebrilla: June 12, 2022

Todavía queremos saber….¿Cuáles son las actividades que son seguras para hacer adentro? June 11, 2022

What is an anxiety disorder? June 3, 2022

What is depression anyways? May 27, 2022

¿Estar expuestos a menos gérmenes durante los últimos dos años ha debilitado nuestro sistema inmunitario? May 15, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness month. May 14, 2022

Is there a baby formula shortage in the U.S.? May 9, 2022

¿Se puede usar Flonase, el spray nasal para alergias, el spray nasal salino, o la irrigación nasal antes de administrar una prueba rápida de COVID-19 o cambiarán mis resultados? May 7, 2022

Should I be worried about hepatitis in children? May 6, 2022

Maybe you have heard about long COVID…but who gets it and where can I find more information on it? April 30, 2022

Will I ever be able to feel safe leaving the house again? Help April 23, 2022

📣 ¿Te han contado sobre el nuevo sitio web covid.gov en Español? April 22, 2022

Is it OK to use Flonase, allergy sprays, saline mist, or neti pots before I take a COVID-19 rapid test or will it change my results? April 18, 2022

Can I sing safely with my choir? I want to sing my heart out. April 16, 2022

Estoy retrasado con mis evaluaciones preventivas – ¿Es seguro agendar citas ahora? April 9, 2022

¿Debería aplicarme una dosis de refuerzo si ya he tenido COVID-19? April 7, 2022

📣 Have you heard about the new covid.gov website? April 4, 2022

La pregunta que muchos nos estamos haciendo … ¿debería dejar de usar mascarilla?? April 2, 2022

¿Qué debo hacer si no puedo hacerme la prueba de COVID-19 pero tengo síntomas? March 31, 2022

En muchos países, la esperanza de vida se redujo considerablemente en 2020 debido al COVID-19. March 27, 2022

💔 Noticias desalentadoras: un nuevo estudio demuestra que el COVID-19 aumenta el riesgo de enfermedad cardiovascular durante al menos un año después de la infección. March 24, 2022

Is blood in short supply? What can I do? March 22, 2022

Many of us are wondering….Should I really take off my mask? March 19, 2022

What does it mean to be immunocompromised? March 12, 2022

¿Qué es la niebla mental del Síndrome de COVID Prolongado y qué puedo hacer al respecto? March 11, 2022

There is so much going on….How can I cope with stressful events in the news? February 28, 2022

¿Qué sabemos (y qué no sabemos) sobre el retraso de la segunda dosis de la vacuna Pfizer en los niños? February 21, 2022

¿Tiene preguntas sobre las pruebas de COVID-19? ¡Aquí hay buena información del CDC! February 20, 2022

¿Amor en los tiempos de COVID? February 14, 2022

Si estás embarazada- por favor, ¡obtén tu vacuna de COVID-19! February 8, 2022

¡Siga leyendo para saber qué hacer si está expuesto al COVID-19! February 6, 2022

Es sólo un dolor de garganta. No es COVID, ¿verdad? February 1, 2022

¿Quieres saber si puedes reutilizar tu mascarilla? ¡Aquí hay algunos consejos de Las Nerdy Girls! January 29, 2022

¿La curva de contagios por COVID-19 está llegando al pico de infecciones activas? Si es el caso, a partir de esta confirmación, iríamos cuesta abajo, ¿verdad? January 28, 2022

¿Las vacunas promuevan las variantes? January 24, 2022

¿Una dieta saludable y el ejercicio o la vacunación contra la COVID-19? ¡Ambos son buenos! January 21, 2022

How long can I wear an N95, KN95, or KF94? January 16, 2022

Update: The updated CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines are now also recommended for K-12 schools. January 7, 2022

Qué hacer si has estado expuesto??? January 2, 2022

It is almost 2022……BUT I have COVID-19 and I feel guilty. December 31, 2021

The CDC’s Updated Guidance on Isolation December 29, 2021

Dear Pandemic wishes you a safe and peaceful holiday season. December 24, 2021

I just got my third vaccine dose, but I tested positive for COVID19…..Now what? December 17, 2021

Feeling Blue? These tips can help you get through this season. December 10, 2021

Talking to tweens/teens (ages 12-17) about the COVID-19 vaccine is difficult! December 3, 2021

¡Feliz día de acción de gracias! ¡Manténganse a salvo todos! November 24, 2021

Could Luvox help me recover from COVID-19? November 24, 2021

How can I help my anxious child prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine? November 12, 2021

¿Estamos exagerando la mortalidad por COVID-19? November 9, 2021

Are you 1 in 5? November 1, 2021

Aquí hay algunos consejos para mantenerse a salvo en Halloween (¡de nuestros amigos de IMPACT!). October 31, 2021

Is your social media use out of control? October 22, 2021

¿Cuáles son las mejores máscarillas para niños? October 6, 2021

¿Cómo puedo afrontar la incertidumbre de la pandemia? October 4, 2021

Masks can be worn safely by most children. September 23, 2021

Most people can safely get the COVID-19 vaccine. September 17, 2021

Fighting Pandemic Loneliness September 14, 2021

How does a COVID-19 vaccine work in the body? September 3, 2021

Ayude a detener la propagación del coronavirus y proteja a su familia August 29, 2021

Do you have practical advice for families around testing for COVID-19? August 25, 2021

How can I help my 8th grader manage anxiety about the upcoming school year? August 13, 2021

How can I cope with the uncertainty of the pandemic? July 31, 2021

What is the likelihood that psychiatric issues will arise in COVID-19 survivors? June 22, 2021

What is pandemic fatigue and what can I do about it? June 21, 2021

How does increased screen time affect our lives? May 23, 2021

Help! Am I languishing? May 16, 2021

Preparing for residual mental health impacts of COVID May 9, 2021

How can I deal with opposing feelings about the pandemic? April 24, 2021

¿Qué está pasando con la vacuna Astrazeneca en el Reino Unido y Europa? April 19, 2021

I thought that Peru was one of the first countries to go into lockdown. What is the situation there now? April 17, 2021

What is happening with a second wave of COVID-19 in Brazil? April 10, 2021

Once I’m vaccinated, can I pass on the antibodies to my baby by breastfeeding? March 12, 2021

How do I find a therapist? February 26, 2021

Can a common asthma treatment also treat COVID-19? February 10, 2021

Dear Pandemic COVID Q&A February 6, 2021

How can I help my child understand “NO” in a kind way? February 3, 2021

I have been managing as well as can be expected during this pandemic, but lately I have been feeling angry. January 27, 2021

Si todos van a contraer Omicron, ¿por qué debemos evitarlo? ¿Ahora podemos regresar a la vida normal? January 26, 2021

How can I cope with the constant state of change during the pandemic? January 20, 2021

What are some ways the average person can support vaccine efforts? January 13, 2021

What are some ways the average person can support vaccine efforts?” January 13, 2021

New Rapid Home Test for COVID-19 January 6, 2021

Can I delete 2020 and start fresh with my 2021 resolutions? December 31, 2020

It is the holiday season during the pandemic and I am not feeling the joy. Any suggestions? December 25, 2020

How can I help someone who is struggling with mental wellness? December 16, 2020

First the COVID-19 pandemic, now winter….is seasonal depression coming my way? December 9, 2020

Can you address divorced families navigating the transition between two homes safely this winter? December 2, 2020

Why does it seem like COVID-19 infections go up so quickly? November 22, 2020

I love going for long walks with my dog. But, I heard that my dog can give me COVID-19! Is this true? November 18, 2020

What are some practical things I can still do to protect myself/my family/friends from getting COVID-19? November 10, 2020

Post-Election Uncertainty November 4, 2020

What can I do about my own anxiety when it seems like everyone is anxious right now? October 30, 2020

I am struggling more with substance use this month. What other supports could help? October 23, 2020

Where can I find information to share with clients/patients/friends/people in my life who do not speak English as a primary language? October 15, 2020

I have been drinking a bit more since this pandemic started. October 14, 2020

Sunday Funnies! October 11, 2020

Will Vitamin D supplementation help prevent COVID-19? October 2, 2020

Can children spread COVID-19 in child care facilities (children 5 and under)? September 23, 2020

With the holidays approaching, I am wondering….does a pod still make sense? September 17, 2020

I am struggling with anxiety and maybe depression during this pandemic and nothing I have tried, from journaling to gratitude journaling, has worked. September 14, 2020

How can I support my elderly family member as the pandemic continues? September 7, 2020

How can I help my kids stay safe this fall? September 3, 2020

I am confused about testing for COVID-19. Can you help? August 29, 2020

How to Relax in Your Mask August 24, 2020

Relaxing With Your Mask August 24, 2020

Can I wear a Face Shield by itself? August 24, 2020

Can you suggest any strategies to help support mental wellness during this pandemic? August 23, 2020

What are the top COVID-19 myths that persist in August 2020? August 19, 2020

What safety precautions for clothing, supplies, and shoes can I take if I am sending my children back to school? August 18, 2020

Should I send my child to daycare*? August 13, 2020

I still have a few questions about my indoor and outdoor activities? Help! August 11, 2020

Playing Together Safely August 8, 2020

Is it safe to start seeing friends indoors? August 8, 2020

What is surveillance? August 3, 2020

Are children and adolescents experiencing more mental health symptoms during the pandemic? July 29, 2020

With so much talk about schools and reopening, what factors are important to consider when weighing risks/benefits of doing so? July 14, 2020

What is pool testing? July 13, 2020

What can I do to continue to help the children in my life cope with the realities of the pandemic? July 7, 2020

How to wash your hands for kids! July 7, 2020

Who is at risk for developing severe symptoms of COVID-19? July 6, 2020

What is electrostatic cleaning? July 1, 2020

Why & how to wear your mask FOR KIDS! June 30, 2020

How can I get my younger child/sibling to wear a mask? June 29, 2020

How can I deal with the idea that I don’t know if and when COVID-19 is going to end? June 25, 2020

Its been over 100 days since this all started….what about my mental health? June 23, 2020

This Sunday, we wanted to answer a few questions and also give you a brief update on the news this week (pandemic related)! June 21, 2020

A lot has changed over the past few months. Can you explain how the coronavirus (also known as SARS-Co-V-2) infects the body and how it can be stopped? June 21, 2020

Can you tell me the story of Hydroxychloroquine again? June 18, 2020

Maternal Mental Health Issues During COVID-19 June 15, 2020

What do we know about COVID-19 and pregnancy? June 9, 2020

What about COVID-19 and other safety risks associated with protests and marches? June 3, 2020

Are there ways to combat COVID-19’s differential impact on mental health for communities of color? May 30, 2020

What else do I need to know about my risks as my state reopens? May 22, 2020

Is there anything new I can try to improve my mental health during the COVID-19 crisis? May 19, 2020

Are there vitamins or supplements that I should take to prevent and/or treat COVID-19? May 18, 2020

I need to know more about this virus. With all this talk about church choirs being risky events, does this imply that the virus is spread through the air? May 17, 2020

Tell me again, will herd immunity work to save us all from COVID-19? May 16, 2020

My teen seems to need more independence with friends, home routine, and schedule? I feel terrible about all the missed events this year (graduation, starting college, sports). Wouldn’t it help them if we relaxed a little bit with our rules? May 13, 2020

Should I be worried about my child spreading COVID-19 and/or getting strange and serious COVID-19 symptoms? May 10, 2020

Why are people with COVID-19 suddenly developing blood clots? May 7, 2020

Remind me again, how does Remdesivir work? Immunity? May 5, 2020

Should I be prepared to send my children back to school in the fall? May 2, 2020

Are there neurological issues, other than strokes, that I should worry about? April 26, 2020

I have been hearing about young, healthy people who didn’t have overt symptoms of COVID-19 having strokes. What does this mean? April 26, 2020

I’ve been seeing a therapist for several years and we recently moved to facetime appointments. It just doesn’t feel right. Should we break up? April 23, 2020

I now know a little more about serological testing and antibodies. But I still have questions. For example, I read about antibody studies in California that say as many as 4% of all people have had the coronavirus. What does this mean? April 20, 2020

I have been hearing about CT scans as possibly being better at testing for COVID-19 than the current swab test. Is this true? April 16, 2020

COVID-19 Multilingual Resources April 15, 2020

I am pregnant and am worried about my delivery and my mental health. Where can I turn? April 13, 2020

Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else? April 11, 2020

I’ve heard a lot of people talking about contact tracing. What is it, why is it so important, and does this work? April 9, 2020

What can I do to help with my anxiety? Is it me or is everyone having a hard time right now? April 7, 2020

How many people are really dying from COVID-19? April 5, 2020

I am feeling overwhelmed during this pandemic. What can I do? April 4, 2020

Support for Parents March 29, 2020

Wondering how you can help your children and families during this time? March 29, 2020

Compilation of Mental Health Resources March 28, 2020

Where can I turn for real, mental health support? March 28, 2020

Psychological Effects of Quarantine March 27, 2020