Yuki Noguchi

With states starting to reopen, bans on "nonessential" surgeries are beginning to lift, too. But there's a huge backlog of cases that have only gotten more urgent and heartbreaking for many patients.

The disruption in the illegal opioid trade had varying impacts around the country. As stay-at-home orders lift, that creates different risks of overdose that public health is trying to manage.

The pandemic has disrupted the supply of illegal opioids, making it harder for those addicted to adjust their use.

Suicide rates typically drop during natural disasters and other crises but then spike in the months or years after. So mental health specialists are looking to build psychological resilience now.

Suicide rates often drop after disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, only to increase months later. Public health officials are trying to get ahead of an expected uptick related to COVID-19.

The Anchorage practice where Candace Grenier has worked for two decades shut down. Even when things reopen, she worries people will forgo dental cleanings out of concern about the coronavirus.

People are calling crisis hotlines in greater numbers, complaining of more complex struggles. What these lines are seeing offers a window into the emotional struggles Americans face.

DJ Haddad, CEO of an advertising company in Fairfield, Conn., says virtual meetings and parties help his employees forge new connections with their co-workers.

Is pandemic life taking a toll on your mental health? You aren't alone. NPR wants to hear your stories, surface problems and help share new resources.

Dyan Navejar is the only one in her family who's still working. Her husband lost his job as a dishwasher. "Food — that's the biggest thing in my household right now. These kids can eat," she says.

Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic.

Frontline hospital workers see COVID-19 patients dying every day — often due to a lack of resources or time. They could be among the hardest hit by the mental health after-effects of the pandemic.

ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.

ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.

People under coronavirus lockdown may be facing extra mental health challenges — with fewer accessible ways to cope.

Many people who have lost jobs during the pandemic are still awaiting unemployment checks and are figuring out which bills to prioritize. Experts share unusual advice for these unusual times.

Remote mental health treatment isn't the same as in-person visits with a psychiatrist, but faced with a pandemic, many people have been forced to make do. Regulators are making that access easier.

The virtual happy hour has taken on huge importance at a time when life is otherwise in lockdown. Workers are learning a lot more about their colleagues in the process.

The combination of economic collapse and social isolation can result in stress and strained emotional health. Crisis hotlines are staffing up amid spikes in calls.

The number of jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 3.3 million claims in the last week alone. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.