Psychologist Julie Cerel
Renee Shaw and psychologist Julie Cerel, Ph.D., a professor in the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, discuss grief and mental health challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youth Mental Health Video Collection
How the pandemic is intensifying depression and anxiety among teenagers
This week marks a full year since the COVID-19 outbreak was declared a pandemic, and experts are increasingly concerned about the toll it is taking on the mental health of young people in the United States. With in-person classes closed for months for many students, there are also concerns the risks of youth suicide are being exacerbated. Stephanie Sy reports.
Mental Health and COVID-19
Ruchita Agrawal, M.D., associate chief medical officer for Seven Counties Services in Louisville, and Joseph Bargione, Ph.D., a former lead psychologist for 25 years with Jefferson County Public Schools and a leader with the Bounce Coalition, discuss mental health and wellness issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among young people.
How the pandemic is impacting college students’ mental health
College students have long been prone to stress, anxiety and depression. And three out of four Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 report poor mental health tied to the pandemic, according to the CDC. Hari Sreenivasan reports as part of our ongoing series, “Rethinking College.”
How to care for your mental health in a difficult holiday season, according to therapists
Chances are the final weeks of 2020 look markedly different than what you would’ve predicted back in January, and regardless of your circumstances, it’s likely that COVID-19 and other experiences from an unprecedented year are affecting your mental health. Here are some tips to help you manage your mental health and even celebrate the season during this difficult time, as well as resources to turn to if you or a loved one needs a hand.
Healing Childhood Trauma: From Science to Solutions
On Tuesday, Dec. 8 2020, KET presented a screening and panel discussion focused on the research surrounding trauma and toxic stress. Host Renee Shaw and a diverse panel weighed in with their insights and solutions, including how to address racial trauma and the impact of COVID-19. This program was funded in part by a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky.
Treating trauma early to help children cope down the line
Just as our understanding of trauma’s long-term impacts has grown in recent years, so too has our grasp of how to treat and prevent it. And this evolution has continued during the pandemic, forcing those who are giving and receiving treatment to adapt. Special correspondent Cat Wise and producer Rachel Wellford report as part of our series, “Invisible Scars: America's Childhood Trauma Crisis."
Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and it’s having devastating consequences
Childhood trauma impacts millions of Americans, and its consequences can be devastating. Those experiencing high levels of trauma can see dramatically lower life expectancies, and the CDC estimates it accounts for billions of dollars in healthcare costs and lost productivity. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports as part of our series, “Invisible Scars: America’s Childhood Trauma Crisis."
The Impact of Race-Based Trauma
Dr. Tuckson speaks with psychologist Stephen Kniffley, PsyD, about the physical and psychological impact of race-based trauma including micro-aggressions and the importance of treatment that affirms one’s racial identity.
COVID-19’s Impact on Special Education and Students’ Mental Health
Renee Shaw and guests discuss COVID-19’s impact on special education and student mental health. Guests include: Eric Friedlander, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner at the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning; and Allison Slone, special education teacher at McBrayer Elementary School.