Tonight we talked about getting our heads together in various ways.
First, Dr. Roy Perlis, the director of the Center for Quantitative Health at Mass General, talks about a new nationwide survey that shows anxiety and depression is increasing among younger adults because of the pandemic. Perlis said many college students get their first mental health screening on campus. But with more students moving classes online, those screenings are less accessible to students. He says he's concerned that some younger adults won't get the help they need because of this.
Then, Dr. Brian Cade, of Brigham and Women’s Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, talks about a recent study that found those with untreated sleep apnea tend to have worst cases of the coronavirus. Sleep apnea afflicts some of the same vulnerable populations that the coronavirus disproportionately impacts - older adults and communities of color. Cade also shares some general tips for getting a better night's sleep for those pandemic insomniacs.
Here are some sleep resources passed along by Dr. Cade:
First, the National Sleep Foundation presents 10 tips for a better night's sleep.
Then, Harvard Medical School, in collaboration with GBH, has produced a comprehensive website about the science of sleep.
Segments:
Dr. Roy Perlis - 2:24
Dr. Brian Cade - 18:22
