Research has found that there has been an "explosion" in anxiety cases in the UK over the past decade with women impacted the most.

Despite a heightened awareness of the importance of taking care of our mental health from searching out the best yoga mats to practicing mindfulness the UK has seen a major spike in anxiety cases in the last decade.

New research shared exclusively in The Guardian has shown that the financial crash, austerity, Brexit, climate change and social media are to blame for huge rises in the mental health condition in Britain since 2008.

Anxiety cases were found to have trebled among young adults, affecting a staggering 30% of women aged 18 to 24, and have seen a spike across the board among both men and women under 55.

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The findings emerged in one of the biggest studies of anxiety undertaken in the UK in recent years, which analysed diagnosis and treatment by GPs for 6.6 million patients across 795 different practices in the UK since 1998.

Where 8.42% of women aged 18 to 24 suffered anxiety in 2008, the study found that this had more than trebled to 30.33% by 2018. The proportion of women aged 25 to 34 suffering from anxiety more than doubled over that decade increasing from 9.08% to 21.69% while smaller increases were seen among women aged 35 to 44 and 45 to 54.

Overall, women were significantly more affected by the mental health condition than men.

Overall, women were diagnosed with anxiety more frequently. Credit: Getty

Speaking of the factors that are to blame for what he calls an explosion in anxiety cases, lead researcher Professor Nick Freemantle told The Guardian, The 2008 crash was characterised by unemployment, especially youth unemployment. Young people who were just starting out in adult life had the rug pulled out from under them.

During this period [2008-2018] we had a recession, a vote to leave Europe, which was not popular among young people, social media became ubiquitous, there was increased concern about the climate, and there was a change of attitude towards anxiety disorder.

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Additionally, the study revealed a generational divide finding that the number of anxiety cases have not risen in the last decade among those aged 55 and over. According to Prof Freemantle, this is likely because over 55s are less likely to be affected by economic factors like housing and job prospects.

But its thought that anxiety cases are going to further increase in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Given the steep increases in anxiety revealed by this research, and the sheer number of people affected, it is now clear that Britain has a really serious and worsening problem with anxiety, which can have devastating effects on peoples lives, Professor Freemantle told the paper. And this data stopped just before the Covid-19 pandemic; we can only speculate on how they would look now.

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Singer Dave McCabe and his band Stolen City stole the show with their Late Late debut on Friday night as he shared his story of being diagnosed with leukaemia and inspired viewers with his attitude.

The special needs assistant first told his story on the Ryan Tubridy Show on RT Radio 1 during the summer, receiving an invite from the presenter to perform on the Late Late when it returned for the new season.

Having felt tired for a number of weeks at the start of the year, the Dubliner was diagnosed with leukaemia on March 6 after the results of blood tests came back in St James' Hospital.

"[I] Went to James' Hospital Friday morning, did my bloods and then me and the lads were gigging in a school in Clondalkin - we were doing a gig for Mental Health Week in this school," he recounted.

"My phone was constantly buzzing over and over again in my pocket. I was like, 'What's going on?' It was James's Hospital and they were like, 'You need to come in now'.

"The lads dropped me off at the hospital. We didn't think it was going to be what it was at all at all. And so we got into the hospital anyways, got into A&E. They're like, 'What's your name? David McCabe. Oh! Yeah! We have everything all set up for you'.

"[They] Took my weight and height and all. [I] Got brought into a room and this doctor, her name's Dr Catherine Flynn - I got her permission to say her name! - she called me and said, 'I'm not someone you want to see on a Friday evening. You have leukaemia'. This is what all this was. I was like, 'Ok, this is different'."

David said that while his parents beside him tried to take in the news, his attitude was:"Ok, this is after happening. We're just going to have to face it." He had a gig scheduled for the next day at the UCD Science Ball and asked could he go out and play the show.

"She was like, 'No'," he laughed.

Dave spent five weeks in hospital and was unable to receive visitors for most of that time due to the Covid-19 emergency.

"My Da came in to see me on... I think it was the Tuesday, was the last day my Da came in - just a quick visit. The nurses said, 'That's the last face you're going to see [for a while]'. And if you see my Da's face, it's not the last face you want to see! [Laughs] Not the last family face you want to see!

"Lucky enough, we had FaceTime and all that jazz and we had Skype. We were chatting away. I was talking to my girlfriend, talking to my Ma, talking to my Da and all on it. So it wasn't ideal, but it wasn't the worst."

"In terms of treatment, was it as intense as you'd expect?" asked the host.

"It was indeed," Dave replied. "So, on the sixth of March when I was first diagnosed, I got a scan on my brain to make sure - because the blood wasn't clotting in my body, that's what the bruises were - there was no bleed on my brain or anything. Then it was straight up on to chemo. Like that night. This is the lad who never took a Panadol or anything like that before if I had a headache or anything like that. Straight on to chemotherapy."

"Because if they hadn't got you right when they got you, it could have been..."

"Yes," answered Dave. "That's what the doctor said. She said, 'This is extremely serious here. We have a matter of hours to get this'. It was like from the Friday to the Wednesday was danger zone, was high risk. But then after the Wednesday it was still treatable - still very treatable - but, still, it was bad at the time."

Dave described his five weeks in hospital as "grand".

"As I said, Skype and all,chatted to the family. Kept to a routine,kept the head up and just kept on going."

Dave is still receiving treatment.

"I was in today," he smiled. "I was getting chemo this morning in James'... Chemo this morning, Late Late Show tonight! You wouldn't script it all! It's unreal."

"I can't get over it," he added. "I can't believe we're here... I said, 'If we ever get on the Late Late Show I'll give 20 to everyone in the audience, just so I can say, '20 for everybody in the audience!' So thank God there's nobody here! Otherwise, I'd be broke!"

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For Mental Health Awareness week,BLACK ENTERPRISEis interviewing numerous individuals within the wellness community to talk about the racial disparities that affect the Black community in the hopes of creating a safe place to talk about mental health.

According to the U.S. Department Office of Minority Health, suicide became the second-leading cause of death for African Americans between the ages of 15-24 in 2017. In the same year, data showed that the rate for African American men who died by suicide was four times greater than African American women.

Celebrity therapist and licensed mental health counselor Jeff Rockersees the effects it has on his clients and has created a platform for black men to talk about the mental health issues they may be facing.

In an interview with BLACK ENTERPRISE, Rocker discusses the stigma around discussions about mental health among black men and how the COVID-19 has contributed to increasing the number of people who say they are suffering mental health issues due to the fallout from the health crisis.

What has the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to mental health ailments amongst Black men?

The coronavirus disease has adversely affected the mental health of Black men in a myriad of ways. 2020 has brought a lot of frustration to many Black men that have heightened their anxiety to new levels to the point where they find themselves constantly worrying about the safety of their families, financial stability, and reevaluating their short term and long goals.

Sadly enough, research reveals that 44% of African Americans have experienced pay cuts or job loss. In comparison, 73% lacked emergency financial reserves to cater to their three-month expenses due to the epidemic. As you can see, the significant decrease in household income imposes a substantial financial burden on Black men as they try to provide for their families.

To make matters worse, African Americans have recorded the highest COVID-19 hospitalizations and death rates. This devastating situation attributes to increased chronic health conditions, poverty, and racial discrimination that endanger their well-being. In other words, Its tough being a Black man in todays society, but they dont have to deal with their issues on their own.

What are some of the things keeping Black men from seeking out help?

Black men refrain from pursuing professional help due to various reasons such as finding therapists who are knowledgeable about Black culture, false representations, or hostile generalizations of therapy, fear of being judged, and being misdiagnosed.

For example, some mental health professionals have developed biased and negative perceptions, which influence them to misdiagnose Black men with mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, while diagnosing White males with similar symptoms as experiencing mild mood disorders. Culturally unskilled therapists discourage Black men from enrolling in counseling sessions due to fear that clinicians may incorrectly diagnose them with mental illness that they do not have in reality.

Additionally, fear of judgment hampers African American males from finding help. The conventional masculinity beliefs that force men to endure challenges, as well as the fear of their families identifying them as crazy due to their mental health diagnoses, elevates their resistance to psychological assistance. The negative depiction of counseling sessions in movies or television impedes Black men from seeking help because filmmakers portray mental health patients as unpredictably violent while depicting counselors as unethical or unhelpful. Hence, these factors hinder Black men from pursuing professional assistance.

Do you think attitudes toward mental health among Black men are changing? Why or why not?

I believe that Black mens attitude toward mental health is heading in the right direction. More African American therapists have received commendations from the public for helping their communities through innovative therapeutic approaches.

Since the death of George Floyd, mental health agencies have been forced to hire more Black therapists to deal with the vicarious trauma experienced in the Black community. There has been a huge need for Black mental health professionals for many years, and now it feels like something is being done about it. The confessions of Black celebrities such as Trevor Noah, Taraji P. Henson, and LeBron James ailing from mental disorder has encouraged African American men to change their attitude toward mental health. Unlike in the past, where African Americans viewed dialogues regarding mental health as an embarrassment, Black families have currently started discussing psychological well-being issues.

As a celebrity therapist, this is why I focus the majority of my time discussing mental health issues that are prevalent in the Black community and coping skills to overcome them. We need to continue to have these conversations amongst each other to promote mental health awareness.

Its National Suicide Prevention Month, and recent studies have shown an increase in the number of young Black boys committing suicide. What are some factors causing these numbers to increase?

Suicide rates among Black youths continue to increase exponentially due to various reasons. First and foremost, traumatic experiences instigated by massive killings of African American men by police officers has impacted the suicide rates in young Black males.

From 1991 to 2017, incidences of suicide among Black adolescents have increased by 73% due to exposure to racial discrimination and violence, which bolsters stress and depression. Besides, the integration of masculinity and racial norms, which mandate Black men to develop emotional resilience, triggers suicidal thoughts, especially when they fail to withhold their feelings.

The lack of social relations or emotional support from peers has impacted suicide rates drastically in young Black teens. At the same time, the lack of health insurance and high treatment expenditures hampers Black families from enrolling their children in counseling sessions. Therefore, there needs to be more resources and programs in place to offset these issues that contribute to the inflating cases of suicide among Black adolescents.

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An avid newspaper reader, Dot Thorp says the daily puzzles and crosswords helped keep her entertained during lockdown

I just wanted to say how inspiring I found Dot Thorps How I Manage My Money article (imoney, 8 September). I think she is amazing and has a great attitude. When everyones mental health has been tested over the past few months she has managed to remain so positive.

Jayne Howson, by email

Ms Thorp could save money by getting rid of her key metre and signing up to a 12 month fixed deal, payable by direct debit. Re her broadband and line rental costs, take a look at the market. Plusnet is a well regarded, for example. 54 a month could be reduced by at least 30 per cent, possibly more.

Roger Wyatt, South West London

The lovely Ms Thorps broadband/ landline expenditure seems very high. A very good broadband service with a landline can be found for about 22-32.

Abid, by email

Prior to lockdown I worked 38 hours a week at minimum wage. My total take-home income would be around 1,100. This would need to cover the bills the pensioner shows as well as any mortgage or rent (anywhere between 600 to 1,000 a month in my area). Many of us dont have the luxury of being mortgage free. She is lucky to have 400 spare a month.

Melissa, by email

Ms Thorps article struck a chord because Im of a similar age, have no savings or private pensions and chose jobs that gave me no prospects of financial security in later life but which were satisfying and fulfilling. I dont worry about money and my philosophy is that you can get to rock-bottom but will bounce back up again.

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It was so good to see how someone with the same sort of income as myself deals with her expenses and still manages to have a social life. This article has certainly made me think!

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Nothing has changed from the England mental attitude of the 1970s, 80s, or 90s, and this is something that current manager Gareth Southgate learned in the most direct way in the past few weeks.

Players that are supposed to be upstanding professionals have let themselves down and let football down, and let Southgate down. So much so that even some sections of the press are wondering if Southgate is up to the job. Here is the man that led a very average England side to the semi-finals of the World Cup and the Nations League in its first edition. There is a lot of potential in this England side but Southgate ultimately might never get the chance to realise it, but he is not the major problem. The players are.

Not every player of course, but once one player makes off the pitch mistakes it just seeps into the squad. A laugh here, a jibe there. Harry Maguire the captain of the national side getting involved in a reported punch up in Greece with police, Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood arranging for two women to join them in a hotel, it all just harks back to tabloid heaven from the 1990s.

You dont see continental and international players keep getting themselves in the headlines for the wrong reasons, scandal after scandal seems to follow England and football, if it isnt the fans its the players- and they are supposed to be the role models.

Southgate has tried to play down what Foden and Greenwood did, and true they are young, 38 years between them, they will hopefully learn. But still. The problem that Southgate has is that they are two very good players and are important to the England set up. They will miss perhaps one game, like they did yesterday, the Denmark one.But Southgate should write them off for the next 3 games at least- punish them properly make them really think about what they have done.

Young players will make mistakes but it also showed a lack of respect for preparation for the Denmark game. Do they not care about the UEFA Nations League or representing their country? Would they have tried the same on had this been a knock out World Cup game?

Scandals followed the England team even when Southgate was a player, as a manager he is trying to advance the team and put them in a more professional light. But Maguire, Foden and Greenwood have sent his plans hurtling back to the drawing board faster than a janitor hitting the ground after being punched by the Rock. His plans are in tatters, and one suspects after next summers Euros Southgate could be departing early, sadly little has changed within the England set up, even on the surface that doesnt look like the case, it seems as if the problems are very deep rooted.

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So, what if we are identical. Ayan has always handled stress better than me, said Yuvan, his identical twin. We were 12 years old when our abusive alcoholic father abandoned us. I was completely shattered. With little money and no one to help my mother out, Ayan looked dismayed for about half an hour and slept peacefully all night.

His attitude - mainly his sense of humour revitalised and enlivened our home environment. It helped my mother find the stability that she needed to start anew. I, on the other hand, stayed up the entire night fearing what the future might bring. What would my mother do? How would we survive? Things turned out okay, not splendid, but okay in the end.

A branch of psychology known as Behavioural Genetics studies how both genetics and environment together influence our behaviours, and more recent dynamic models of behaviours have shown us how information can change intentions, which in turn can change the choices we make.

Freedom is limited during a pandemic

In short, the right information gives us power over the choices that we make, and how we adapt to compelling circumstances. When your freedom is limited, you invoke the quote by Reinhold Niebuhr -- Try to change the things that you can, accept the circumstances you cannot change (Covid-19), and have the wisdom to know the difference.

To complicate matters, there is confusion about news versus fake news, there is a sense of urgency to want things to go back to like before and there is deep uncertainty about tomorrow and the future of those we love.

Mental health requires resilience

We are at-risk economically and emotionally - a recipe for the perfect storm. During such times, psychologists look to science for solutions to mitigate the wind damage. Within the scientific literature, the best place to look at is studies that examine children who thrived against all odds and bounced back from their stress or overcome their unfavourable circumstances to become competent and healthy adults. Some of these children suffered poverty, others emotional, physical, sexual abuse or neglect.

What contributed to these success stories? Psychologists speak of a trait called resilience or hardiness or toughness when they refer to these little heroes. This is where science has some good news. Resilience or toughness is not just a personality trait. It can be taught and it can be learnt - at any age. Interventions to create more durable humans are especially important during times like today. Whereas many webinars and articles tell you what to do, they dont give you the rationale. It is this rationale that can bring about change and give meaning to your choices.

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Here are a few interventions to help you stay afloat until we tide through this pandemic along-with the rationales

Dont fall for those visuals that show people functioning at 99% capacity. Keep to the lowest achievable goal that you can manage, given your physical constraints and your limited circumstances, and slowly work your way up.

Exercise is mandatory for mind and body balance

Do it only for 20 minutes, but do it consistently. Every. Single. Day.

Regular movement helps with endorphins. If you are patient, then over time you see how these help with your sleep as well.

Whatever that routine is, stick to it. Routines positively reduce the number of negative thoughts that you have and this directly impacts how you feel. Make sure to allow for the routine to be flexible because life is unpredictable! For starters, if you can follow through 60% of the time, youre doing a good job.

Imagine your worries as helium-filled balloons and watch them fly away

Imagine that your worries are helium filled balloons and watch them fly away from you. They do not entirely disappear, but they are now up in the sky, and much tinier in size in the background rather than in the foreground.

If you feel overwhelmed by loneliness but are not depressed or even anxious, speak to a therapist anyway. They say speaking to a professional helps not just with gaining clarity, but also with feeling less lonely.

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For the next 4 quarters, the collective target for our race is staying afloat. Remind yourself to accept finite disappointment without losing infinite hope.

Its okay to feel disappointed, concerned, annoyed, sad, regretful and frustrated at times. The problem is unhealthy negative emotions like rage, anxiety, anger, depression, shame and I cant stand its. Its a question of degree.

Every time a worrisome thought pops up in your head, tell yourself, I will worry about this only between 4 and 4:15 pm, my worry-time This technique is a classical technique used to manage anxious cognitions. It limits and contains your worries to a specific time, making you more productive for the rest of the day, and helping you sleep better.

Altruism is known to help you feel better.

Self-enhancing humour styles are like a circle of protection that uplift you and help with coping. Reading books or watching uplifting television shows have similar effects. Make sure to get your dose daily.

When Helen Keller was one and a half years old, she lost both her eyesight and her hearing. As someone who couldnt see or hear, she was the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to become an author, political activist, and lecturer and of suffering, she said Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it

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Having a growth mindset is essential for success.

It's widely believed that people with agrowth mindset tend to be happier and more successful. The good news is, it's a trait that you can develop in yourself over time and these growth mindset quotes will help you exude more positivity in your everyday life.

Carol Dweck introduced her theory of mindsetsin her 2006 book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. As Dweck explores in her book,there are two distinct mindsets that contribute to a person's beliefs in their abilities: fixed and growth.

In a fixed mindset, people believe that their qualities are fixed traits unable to be changed. As Dweck explains, they spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. They also believe that talent alone creates success.

On the other side of the spectrum, people with a growth mindset believe they can develop themselves through dedication and hard work. "Brains and talent are just the starting point," says Dweck.

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To inspire you to develop your own growth mindset, we've compiled a list of 45 quotes to empowerand encourage you!

1. Always do what you are afraid of doing. Ralph Waldo Emerson

2. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity! Albert Einstein

3."No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking." Voltaire

4. "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says Im possible!" Audrey Hepburn

5. Believe you can and youre halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt

6. Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed no hope at all. Dale Carnegie

7. Picture your brain forming new connections as you meet the challenge and learn. Keep on going. Carol S. Dweck

8. "Success is not an accident, success is a choice." Stephen Curry

9. "It's kind of fun to do the impossible." Walt Disney

10. Part of evolving and becoming who we're meant to be whoever that isrequires respecting our inner selves so that we may be centered. Only then can we truly be happy. Martika Shanel

11. "Theres no such thing as failure, only results." Tony Robbins

12. "The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do." Steve Jobs

13. "If you quit once it becomes a habit. Dont Quit." Michael Jordan

14. "I am not afraid of storms for I am learning to sail my ship." Louisa May Alcott

15. "If you dont give anything, dont expect anything. Success is not coming to you, you must come to it" Marva Collins

16. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. Christopher Robin

17."All things are difficult before they are easy. Thomas Fuller

18. What does not destroy me, makes me stronger. Friedrich Nietzsche

19. "We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light. Mary Dunbar

20. It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. E.E. Cummings

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21."You miss 100% of the shots you dont take. Wayne Gretzky

22. "I dont believe in failure. It is not failure if you enjoyed the process. Oprah Winfrey

23. "Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." George Bernard Shaw

24. "When the facts change, I change my mind. What do you do, sir?" John Maynard Keynes

25. "It is never too late to be what you might have been." George Elliot

26. I wont just have a job; Ill have a calling. Ill challenge myself every day. When I get knocked down, Ill get back up. I may not be the smartest person in the room, but Ill strive to be the grittiest.Angela Duckworth

27. No matter what, people grow. If you choose not to grow, youre staying in a small box with a small mindset. People who win go outside of that box. Its very simple when you look at it. Kevin Hart

28. At 54, I am still in progress, and I hope that I always will be. Michelle Obama

29. You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety. Abraham Maslow

30. Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. Malcolm X

31. It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. Aristotle

32. A well-educated mind will always have more questions than answers. Helen Keller

33. Action is the foundational key to all success. Pablo Picasso

34. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. Samuel Beckett

35. Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Harriet Tubman

36.Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. Henry Ford

37. It is in fact a part of the function of education to help us escape, not from our own time for we are bound by that but from the intellectual and emotional limitations of our time. T.S. Eliot

38. Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them. James Baldwin

39. You dont have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step. Martin Luther King, Jr.

40. We read books to find out who we are. What other people, real or imaginary, do and think and feel...is an essential guide to our understanding of what we ourselves are and may become. Ursula K. Le Guin

41. Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones weve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. Barack Obama

42."Life is not about waiting for the storms to passits about learning how to dance in the rain. William Shakespeare

43. I am always doing what I cannot do yet. In order to learn how to do it. Vincent Van Gogh

44. Its sort of a mental attitude about critical thinking and curiosity. Its about mindset of looking at the world in a playful and curious and creative way. Adam Savage

45. What allowed me to take that first step, to choose growth and risk rejection? In the fixed mindset, I had needed my blame and bitterness. It made me feel more righteous, powerful, and whole than thinking I was at fault. The growth mindset allowed me to give up the blame and move on. The growth mindset gave me a mother. Carol S. Dweck

It's essential to be aware of which mindset you are in. Your attitude has a profound impact on how you learn, develop skills, interact in relationships, and professional success.

Someone may think, "I am dumb, why try?" leading to performance issues in a fixed mindset. Because they believe there is no way to change and that talent and ability are innate, they don't challenge themselves and learn slower.

When a fixed mindset person fails (which they will, because everyone does),it reinforces their belief that they just cant do something.

Alternatively, because a growth mindset person believes they can practice and work hard to improve, they learn more, faster, and more thoroughly in a growth mindset. They experience more successes, which then reinforces their belief that putting in the work pays off.

Fostering a growth mindset is important, not only to develop skills but also to create healthy self-esteem.

Developing a growth mindset allows you to learn from failures, seek out challenges, push your limits, and communicate sincerely.

As we can see, having a growth mindset opens doors that otherwise would go unopened.

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Promoting positive attitudes, providing behavioral health support, and making education attainable are just a few ways tablets are promoting mental wellbeing among incarcerated individuals

FALLS CHURCH, VA / ACCESSWIRE / September 10, 2020 / GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by incarceration with the resources and support necessary to achieve success, today announced its support for World Suicide Prevention Month. Mental illness does not discriminate based on housing location-in fact, over 55% of incarcerated individuals suffer from mental illness, and there are more individuals with mental illness in correctional facilities than in psychiatric hospitals.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 800,000 people die by suicide each year, including 48,000 Americans. For incarcerated individuals, the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that suicides accounted for 4% (federal prisons) and 7% (state prisons) of deaths in custody from 2001-2014. However, suicides are the leading cause of death at local jails, accounting for over 35% of deaths in 2014.

"While GTL is more than just a technology company, it is through our technology that we are able to provide solutions that help address mental health issues in incarcerated populations," said Pelicia Hall, GTL Senior Vice President, Reentry Programs. "Within correctional facilities, I have noticed two game-changers in addressing mental health issues. One is the ability to connect with loved ones and the other is the availability of technology as a resource. Using GTL's technology platform to provide positive programming to aid in addressing mental health concerns across the industry is key. Incarceration is one of the lowest points in someone's life, and we need to ensure that every individual is given the help and support they need to climb back up again."

Facilities that have deployed GTL tablets have noted decreases in suicide attempts and ideations, as well as decreases in inmate-on-inmate violence, inmate-on-staff assaults, and behavior code violations. At one facility, the introduction of GTL tablets dropped the facility's suicide ideation and attempt rate. Not only can incarcerated individuals spend their time reading books, watching movies, listening to music, and playing games, they can also take educational courses, read religious texts, and meditate. The Peace Education Program from The Prem Rawat Foundation helps improve mental health and well-being by renewing a sense of purpose in participants. Breaking Free from Substance Abuse assists individuals in achieving and maintaining recovery from dependence on over 70 different substances.

"Suicide in correctional facilities is a national crisis," said Matthew Caesar, GTL Executive Vice President, Customer Solutions. "Both ideations and attempts are a threat to all persons involved in corrections, and the rates of suicide for incarcerated individuals are far higher than the national average. At GTL, we provide resources and support to those affected by incarceration. As part of that, our GTL tablets include applications that promote a positive attitude, increase morale, make books and educational content accessible, and help individuals recover from substance abuse. Our free calling program also now provides weekly contact between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, boosting morale and increasing positivity."

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For over 30 years, GTL has worked side-by-side with correctional facilities and government agencies to provide imperative technology solutions to the populations they serve. These solutions facilitate meaningful connections, provide educational opportunities, enable successful reentry, and strengthen operational efficiency. GTL is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with an employee presence throughout North America and provides solutions in support of 1.6 million inmates across the globe. To learn more about GTL, please visit http://www.gtl.net, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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The Covid-19 pandemic has made things difficult for everyone, but nobody has felt it harder than business. Local restaurants and businesses have dealt with the extra challenge of providing services, meeting financial goals, and {most importantly} keeping people safe. As restaurants welcomed backed customers to indoor dining in the past week, local businesses have reflected on how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected them, along with concerns that affect their immediate future. Read more to find out how the Covid-19 pandemic affected local Hoboken + Jersey City businesses.

After Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order in March urging people to lockdown, most businesses found it difficult to stay afloat. Some made a quick decision to lay off their entire staff. Others struggled to adjust to cyberspace. The Covid-19 pandemic, most business owners agree, has reshaped the very nature of local business.

In the early days of the pandemic, Cafe Peanut put an emphasis on helping frontline workers. We were involved in helping the front line workers such as JCMC doctors and nurses, fire department, police department, Greenville community, and much more, said Ilir and Dorota Mani, owners of Cafe Peanut. We donated hundreds of freshly made meals and specialty lattes and coffees. Our community supported us and the ones that needed it most. Without them, it would be impossible for us to continue being open and survive the global pandemic. The business has been impacted tremendously. We are talking here 30% of revenue comparing to pre-COVID months.

Gyms in Hoboken had to make difficult sacrifices. Jay Wein, the owner of Hudson River Athletics, said, There isnt a way that Covid-19 has not affected our business. When Weins gym closed on March 15, it immediately began to lose members. Over the course of the past 6 months, weve lost 40% of our membership due to the ongoing pandemic. Ive had to lay off 7 of my 10 coaches, a decision that was both necessary and gutting. My business is built on the community. It runs on connection, belonging, and inclusivity, values that reflect both our gym community and Hoboken as a whole. And right now, it feels like its all at stake, he said.

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Fit Foundry saw similar drops in membership and maintained gym programs online. Dave Quevedo, the owner of Fit Foundry, said the gym offered virtual on-demand and group classes. In June, they started outdoor classes. We never stopped, Quevedo said. We found a way to get it done.

Other businesses said they had to shut down for several months when the pandemic first hit. Shaka Bowl closed its Monroe Street location for three months, said Krista Gormeley, an owner of Shaka Bowl, merely out of a concern of safety for our team and customers and because it was the most logical thing to do at the time. Gormeley said closing for three months gave us much needed time to regroup, rework our business, and find different ways to be successful.

John Rotundo, director at Hudson Family Chiropractic, closed his practices office for two months despite being considered essential. Rotundo said that he used that time to create a reopen plan. That plan included every possible safety precaution I could find, including sneeze guards, gallons and gallons of sanitizer, gloves, masks, hospital-grade cleaning solutions, touchless thermometers, and altered scheduling. The stress of how and when to open was immense, but we did it as safely as possible and patients have been extremely satisfied with our precautions.

In the food sector, businesses like the Cliff JC struggled tremendously. Owner Eva Johannesdottir shared with Hoboken Girl, During the first week of the shutdown back in mid-March our business plummeted. So much so that we had to close our doors entirely for 7 weeks. Once our staff felt safe and comfortable enough, we opened our doors again and this time for pickup and delivery only. We revamped our menu to eliminate food that doesnt travel as well for delivery, she shared, noting the difficulties of the current menu in March. Being we are mostly a brunch restaurant we had to rethink our entire business as people dont generally order eggs to go. We added two evenings of dinner service with dinner plates such as roasted salmon, tacos and a lobster roll. We made sure to still offer menu options for kids as lots of parents were looking for family-friendly meals.

In other cases, some businesses could lean on virtual sales models they had already built, although large groups of workers were still laid off.

Kate Jacobs, the owner of Little City Books, said online sales kept them busy, but they couldnt afford to keep employees. We furloughed most of our staff and worked crazy hours totally transforming our sales model and keeping up with hundreds of online orders. Customers have been incredibly loyal and supportiveordering books to be sent out of town to where they were quarantining, sending books to friends, being really patient with delays and mess-ups. After George Floyd was killed, we were nearly swamped with orders for books about race, most back-ordered for weeks and weeks.

Summer is usually when business thrives. But this summer, most businesses have felt the impact of stringent safety regulations, occupancy restrictions, and public health concerns.

One industry, however, has seen a surge in customers: mental health counseling.

Courtney Glashow, the owner of Anchor Therapy, a counseling service in Hoboken, said their sessions have stayed booked. A lot of people have been having a hard time this summer since it wasnt a normal summer, Glashow said. According to an August 2020 study published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 53% of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus. In March 2020, by contrast, 32% of adults reported stress or worry over the coronavirus.

Most other businesses saw their sales dip significantly. To attract customers, owners said, they had to rethink major aspects of their business.

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Erika Shah, the owner of Playful Paws, a dog walking, and grooming service, said most of their time is now focused on animal grooming and haircuts. In June, our grooming portion was instantly busy as many pups like ourselves desperately needed hair cuts, Shah said. Unfortunately, the dog walking and daycare portions of our business continue to operate at only a fraction of our pre-pandemic business. Many clients are still working from home and simply dont need these services or have moved out of Hoboken.

Jen Choi of Sugar Suckle, a custom cakery, said We knew that sheltering in place meant that families would be spending more time together at home and could benefit from fun, kid-friendly activities to do around the house. So we created DIY baking kits with pre-measured ingredients, essential supplies, and step by step instructions. We refreshed the menu each week with new recipes and themes.

Boutiques and fashion suppliers had to rethink what clothes to offer, and how much fashion should cost. The owners of Coup de Coeur, a womens boutique, said they had to change their stores concept and put a focus on digital marketplaces. We felt that with so many people unemployed and furloughed that we needed to lower the price point, because we just didnt know what to expect, they said. We didnt think people were shopping. Yes, everybody shops, but how realistic is it for someone to come in and buy a two hundred dollar top for the summer? So, we mixed up the merchandise.

Throughout the summer, restaurants have depended on alternatives to traditional dining, such as outdoor dining and prepared meal kits. As the number of Covid-19 cases in New Jersey slowly stabilized, government officials lifted occupancy restrictions on businesses. In September, Governor Phil Murphy announced the return of indoor dining at 25% capacity.

As we think ahead to the fall, its very scary, said the owners of Coup de Coeur.

Some businesses find it difficult to predict the fall and winter seasons for their business, but most agree that it doesnt look good.

Last fall, we were very, very busy, said the owners of Coup de Coeur. We were successful in selling work clothesblazers, going out clothes. Now we think ahead to the fall, theres so much uncertainty.

Wein, the owner Hudson River Athletics, said its been hard not to worry about the winter. The outdoor workouts were a welcome gift when the weather is nice, but what will happen to when the mercury dips? These past months have threatened to kill my business and we are doing everything we can to stay positive, from both cash flow and attitude perspective, but its been really tough.

In September, Hoboken adopted a new law allowing local businesses to have outdoor dining throughout winter.Allen Bari, the owners at Hudson Table, said he already heat lamps ready for the winter. We have heat lamps ready for the late fall/early winter, and we plan on adjusting the menu to help with the warmer months, Bari said. We also hope to use the viaduct tunnel with heat lamps that will hopefully provide some warm dinner nights.

Business owners generally agree that it will all come down to creativity. Pete Martinez

In May, lawmakers formed the Hoboken Relief Fund to support local businesses through grants. The Relief Fund has raised $400,000 for local businesses since June, with a goal of $2 million. Anyone can donate to the relief fund through their website. The Hoboken Wellness Crawl is also donating a percentage of its ticket proceeds to the Hoboken Relief Fund. Jersey City also created a similar fund.

Another way to support local businesses is also the most obvious: shop locally. However, local businesses also depend on support from government officials and the business community to stay alive. Most businesses said that theyll take all the help they can receive.

Erika Shah, the owner of Playful Paws, said that government officials should continue to offer grants. Like many small businesses, Shah said, we have many great employees who have been with us for years who we hope to keep employed throughout and post-pandemic.

Kate Lombardo, a co-owner of Hudson Yoga Project, shared her thoughts on landlord/tenant relief. Truthfully, our government leaders can help by providing guidance for small businesses and landlords about what to do with rent. We were mandated to be closed and are now only able to open at limited capacity, but there have been no mandates as to how that should be reflected or adjusted in what we pay in rent, she shared with Hoboken Girl. Our landlords also have businesses to run, and there has been limited guidance for them as well in terms of the help available. If our leaders addressed this issue, many of the local businesses would be able to stay the course until were able to open at full capacity again. But, if local businesses have to pay full rent while only being allowed to open at 25% capacity, its going to be nearly impossible for them to stay afloat.

Other business owners pointed to initiatives launched by the Hoboken Business Alliance, including gift cards and shop local signage. Erin Clyne, the owner of Wellness Lab, said, I love the Gift Card program that just began today through the Hoboken Business Alliance. Knowing that my clients will receive a discount in these tough times and that my business is being supported at the same time is a huge plus.

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Increasing shop local signage and continuing the slow street program would also help, said Kate Jacobs, owner of Little City Books. 1st Street has so much interesting retail now, Jacobs said. If the City could help fund outdoor temporary structures retail kiosks much like the summer Streateries and Parklets that would be good.

Eva of The Cliff had even more specific ideas. When asked, she offered this list for the Jersey City government:

1. An ad campaign paid for by the city featuring local eateries in all wards not just downtown Jersey City. 2. Do away with fees or drastically lower municipal fees for items such as licensing renewals. 3. Stop the collection of the recently added payroll tax. 4. Lobby Trenton to drastically change the liquor laws in the State of New Jersey. All businesses should have equal access to purchasing a liquor license directly from the state for a reasonable amount just as you can do in almost every other state in the USA. Restaurants do not make any money on offering their customers to BYOB. And most small business owners can not afford the astronomical rate for which licenses are sold these days. 5. Promote a No sales tax week for all small businesses during the winter months. 6. Award and rotate government-related catering jobs to small businesses. 7. A centralized website with resources for grants and funding both public and private. 8. A website for local job listings so that we can hire within our community. {PS: Hoboken Girl has this! Click here}

Still, some businesses said that they dont need anything other than the local community to continue what its been doing.

Joe Schiavo, the owner of The Shepherd and The Knucklehead, said he is grateful for the Hoboken community for their support, particularly over the past few months as he opened his Lemonade Stand and had lots of patrons throughout the pandemic, all picking up to-go cocktails and brews. Theyve gone out of their way to support us, share what were doing, and bring people in, he said. They provided for me more than I could ever ask for.

Matthew was born and raised in a small Arkansas town, and right out of high school, he moved to Hoboken to take classes at Stevens. Immediately feeling at home in the Mile Square, he's enjoyed exploring restaurants on Washington Street, scootering on Frank Sinatra Drive, and getting a taste of the big city life. When he isn't writing for his college paper or studying for a test, Matthew likes to see musicals, go to comedy shows, and jam to music with friends.

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Aeryn Kennedy plays for Camdenton High School in 2019. (Photo courtesy of Aeryn Kennedy from D.L. Jones Photography.)

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Many first-years Division I athletes dont have the commitment to be both on the womens soccer team and a member of the ROTC program. But Marquettes midfielder/defender Aeryn Kennedy is an exception.

However, Kennedy is not the first student at Marquette to be involved in both programs.

Kristin Stoniecki, a 2007 graduate, was a part of the ROTC program as a student athlete.Stoniecki, a track and field athlete, transferred to Marquette her sophomore year, and holds multiple Marquette records in pole vaulting. She went on to be a White House nurse after graduating, and also won the 2020 Young Alumna of the Year Award.

Seeing another student athlete successfully taking part in the ROTC program has made Kennedy feel better about the commitment that is to come.

It makes me feel better, because that is one thing balancing time and scheduling. That definitely was a concern at first, Kennedy said. So far its going well.

Although no one in her family has been in the military, Kennedy said she has wanted to serve since high school.

It just seemed like a really great option. I love the Navy, and ships and engineering is what I want to do with my life, Kennedy said. It just seemed like something really interesting that Id want to do.

When choosing a school to commit to, Kennedy was looking for a soccer program that felt like home, as well as an ROTC program she could trust. The Camdenton, Missouri native said that Marquette checked off both of her boxes.

It had everything I wanted. It had it had good engineering program. It did have ROTC and a great soccer program and just athletics in general and I know I like the location (of Milwaukee), so it just seems like a really great fit, Kennedy said.

While she has not been on campus for long, Kennedy is already thought of highly of byboth her head coach Frank Pelaez andROTC advisor Lieutenant Jonathan Kappel.

Im really lucky that I get to know her, and thats where she really intrigues me, because shes got to be very disciplined and I love that, Pelaez said. I mean, you have to respect (being in ROTC and being an athlete) because not every kid will want to do that.

For Pelaez, this is new territory, as he has never had anyone in his program also be a part of ROTC. Along with Kennedy, he is also adjusting to the change.

He said he admires Kennedy, not just for her commitment to both the soccer program and ROTC, but also for how she already handles herself like she is in the military.

I think its funny because when I talk to her shes already pretending that she (is) in the military. Pelaez said.

Along with Pelaez, Kappel respects the attitude of the first-year from Camdenton, Missouri, despite only knowing her for a short period of time.

I can tell you that she is definitely a motivated character, Kappel said. She definitely (has) a passion for this right now.

Kappel mentioned Kennedy is a national scholarship student, going against students across the country to obtain this prestigious award. In order to win the award, the student must submit an application through Officer Recruiting Stations. From there, they are interviewed by a naval officer on why the want to be in NROTC and the military. They then go through various medical examinations to make sure the students meet the physical requirements for the scholarship. After this process, the application gets sent to a panel in the Great Lakes, who decides what students win this award. The scholarship process is very competitive, as just over 1,000 students win each year.

Although Kennedy is devastated that she is not in season, she is looking forward to adjusting to campus life and her ROTC schedule.

I feel like having this time right now to work through it and get a feel for things on campus will definitely help me later on, Kennedy said.

Having this time might be beneficial because right now as a midshipmen candidate, she is in the New Student Orientation, which calls for mornings starting as early as 5:30 a.m.In NSO, Kennedy is strictly around first-years for the first month of school as they are introduced to basic training.

Her daily schedule is packed with Marquette core classes, classes based on her major, NSO training and naval science classes that are required for all those in the ROTC program.

On Tuesday mornings, right now they are conducting from 5:30 in the morning to 7:00 oclock,and they have multi-instruction period basically,and thats held by the upperclassmen involved in NSO, as well as the marine staff, Kappel said about her schedule. They tend to do a little bit of outside, kind of basics and fundamentals of the military.

It does not stop there. Now, the womens soccer team has also started in-person small group practices.

Additionally, Kennedys entire Thursday morning and afternoon is reserved for specific military training.

On Thursday morning, we have something called PT, which is physical training, and they start at 5:30 and go till 7:00 in the morning, Kappel said. Thursday afternoons, from 3:30 to 5:30, we have reserved for something thats known on their schedules and courses as naval science lab, but for us we just refer to this as drill.

Kappel said drill involves more military training and general training, like sexual harassment training, and how they can keep and uphold the physical and mental standards in the military.

Although Kennedy is involved in two entirely different programs, she hopes she can take some of the skills that she learns from ROTC and bring them to the soccer field to elevate her game.

I definitely think that I can bring awareness, because in the military, you will learn different things, Kennedy said. Definitely physical fitness, and my strength.

At the end of September, Kennedy will graduate from NSO and officially become a midshipman. The real test will then begin and herr journey into the life in the military will begin.

This story was written by Kristin Parisi. She can be reached at kristin.parisi@marquette.edu or on Twitter @kristinparisimu.

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