Clinical depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. The National Institute of Mental Health (reports that, in 2020, an estimated 8.4% of all adults (21.0 million) in the United States experienced at least one major depressive episode.
This year we’ve experienced a significant surge in respiratory illnesses in children across the United States. In Nebraska, cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, began spiking in mid-September.
As new variants arrive on the scene and vaccine recommendations are adjusted, it’s essential to look for accurate and reliable vaccine information. This includes knowing how to interpret fact from conjecture when reading the latest COVID-19 headlines.
If you’ve noticed that you’re persistently unhappy when the days get shorter, you’re not alone. You might be experiencing a common type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Cases of influenza (the flu) are rising in Nebraska and all over the country. Before COVID-19, the flu season would typically peak in January or February. This season, flu cases are rising earlier than typical and growing rapidly.