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By Joy Burkhard, MBA
Founder and Executive Director, 2020 Mom

Joy Burkhard, MBA Founder and Executive Director, 2020 Mom

What a week it’s been! Let me divert your attention just a bit from the news story of the day by sharing the non-COVID stories that recently caught my eye (ok I’m sharing one!).

Regarding the third article below, as a mom of a sleepless infant (and child), I can attest to the emotional troubles he has had (and are only getting worse now that he’s 12).

Please use the comments button below to share your experience or thoughts regarding any of these stories.

How Managers Can Help Employees with Mental Health Issues

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It likely wasn't in your job description when you were hired. But if you're a manager, the task of spotting and helping employees who are struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health disorders could fall to you.

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How COVID-19 May Impact Mental Health

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The recent reported outbreaks and fatalities of the COVID-19 disease may impact mental health by elevating anxiety worldwide. COVID-19 is the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). A quick query on Google for COVID-19 returns well over half a billion results.

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Sleepless Babies May Face Emotional Troubles as Kids

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Infants with chronic serious sleep problems may be at increased risk for anxiety and emotional disorders later in childhood, according to a new study from Australia.

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Endometriosis, Psychiatric Disorders May Raise the Risk of One Another

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Women who have endometriosis have a higher risk of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders (SUDs), suggests a study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study also revealed that the opposite may be true: Women who have depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses may have a higher risk of endometriosis. Endometriosis is an often painful condition that occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places, such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

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