For patients with anxiety or depression, personalized deep brain stimulation may be the key
USC researchers believe they have unlocked the brain and opened the door to new, personalized therapies for mental disorders.
Substance use among veterans with PTSD increases during the pandemic
Though many veterans have turned to alcohol and cannabis to cope with pandemic-related mental health issues, USC researchers also found that telehealth visits are on the rise.
Where Trojans Go to Pray, Meditate and Reflect: The Little Chapel of Silence
In this busy world, you can find quiet moments of comfort at this timeless USC spot (yes, even remotely).
High-stress emergencies have a long-lasting impact on ER doctors — longer than expected
As COVID-19 surges and patients pile into emergency rooms, researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC emphasize that even the quickest medical emergencies can have serious aftereffects.
Social work research expands on behavioral health effects of COVID-19
Professors at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work are investigating how the pandemic is affecting our mental well-being and working to develop strategies for recovery.
Most Medicare beneficiaries don’t receive cognitive screenings at annual wellness visits
Despite the importance of detecting cognitive impairment as early as possible, only a quarter of the respondents to a USC survey reported receiving a yearly structured assessment.
National plan needed to address COVID-19’s impact on mental health, USC review finds
USC researchers catalog physical and mental issues that have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
College Students, It’s Tough Out There. Here’s What I’m Hearing
Broderick Leaks, a student mental health expert at USC, shares in his own words how to thrive in a time of stress and uncertainty.
Stressed out by the 2020 election? You’re not the only one
Students, faculty and staff: Here’s how you can cope with anxiety in the run-up to the upcoming election (and check out some tips from USC experts).
Expanded mental health support gives students tools to cope with stress and anxiety
Many students need help balancing college life, especially during a pandemic. USC has added dozens of experts in mental health who are standing by, ready to listen.
How to Heal the College Student’s Soul During Upheaval: Connection
Varun Soni, dean of USC’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, describes how the USC community can come together and find contentment in a time of turmoil.
Amid COVID-19, USC’s mindfulness classes bring peace via Zoom
Now more than ever, people need a way to de-stress and lessen their anxiety. For many at USC and beyond, the answer has been practicing mindfulness.
Partnership expands career horizons for people with disabilities
USC Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy and Ethics supports scholars with mental health challenges by partnering with national mentorship program.
You Can’t Always Stop Stress, but Here’s How to Feel More in Control
Stress detox expert Ritu Riyat MPH ’04 helps people develop a healthier relationship with stress.
COVID-19 has hit women hard, especially working mothers
According to USC’s ongoing coronavirus survey, job losses, additional child care duties and mental distress have all disproportionately affected women since the start of the pandemic.
How protesters can protect their mental and physical health
In addition to the possible dangers of violence and arrest, protesters now face the threat of COVID-19 transmission. USC experts offer advice for staying as safe and healthy as possible.
COVID-19-fueled anxiety and depression peaked in early April, then declined
The latest data from USC Dornsife’s ongoing coronavirus survey reveal that rates of mental distress rose primarily during the early days of the pandemic due to both financial and health concerns.
USC Annenberg grad wants to change how universities approach student mental health
After suffering from anxiety and depression during the early days of her Trojan tenure, Joelle Ferguson devoted herself to improving mental health services.
They combat the stress and anxiety of hundreds of Californians — from their own homes
As the new coronavirus spreads across the world, the telehealth clinic at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work sees increased demand for counseling related to stress and anxiety.
Demand for USC’s free mindfulness classes skyrockets during COVID-19 pandemic
Students, professors and staff members flock to Mindful USC online to learn to meditate and build compassion and kindness. The goal: easing strain spurred by the new coronavirus.
USC social work professor shares televised advice amid coronavirus fear
To help people in this time of need, Ruth White of the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work is offering up stress management tips on Bay Area television.
What to do when a family member is diagnosed with COVID-19
A COVID-19 diagnosis within a family can cause significant distress. Experts from the USC Dornsife Center for the Changing Family offer tips to help families weather the psychological storm together.
Millions of Americans could lose a parent or grandparent to COVID-19
A new USC analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic attempts to assess the tsunami of grief that will rise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To manage COVID-19 stress, develop healthy new habits and consume news in moderation
The societal disruptions caused by the coronavirus can take their toll on our mental health. USC experts offer insight into how to reduce stress during a global pandemic.