During a pandemic, public health isn’t the only type of health that needs to be addressed. And with mental distress on the rise, we sit down with the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Dr. Jonathan Sherin to discuss:
Mental health resources for Angelenos
Including free access through 2020 for the meditation app Headspace
The stressors put upon our collective psyche, as discussed in Dr. Sherin’s op-ed in the LA Times
How essential workers and first responders can take care of their mental health in this time
The psychological impact of prolonged quarantine, either with others or alone
Mental health effects on kids
How L.A. County is dealing with increased demand for mental health services
If you are experiencing mental health problems, the Department of Mental Health help line, (800) 854-7771 is open 24/7.
Guest:
Jonathan Sherin, M.D., director of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; he tweets