E04 – COVID-19 and the brain

<p>Dr. Marusak interviews Dr. Jennifer Frontera, a neurologist and Professor at NYU, about the neurological effects of COVID-19, including stroke and “long COVID”. She then talks to Dr. Krystal Lewis, a licensed clinical psychologist at the NIMH, about the mental health impacts of the pandemic.</p> <p>For those struggling with persistent COVID-19 symptoms <a href="https://www.wearebodypolitic.com/covid19">visit support groups such as Body Politic</a>. For mental health resources, visit the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html">CDC</a> and <a href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/get-involved/education-awareness/shareable-resources-on-coping-with-covid-19">NIMH</a> websites, and find a therapist in your area at <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us">Psychology Today</a>. If you are in a crisis, call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English, 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish.</p> <p>BrainSTEM is hosted by neuroscientist Dr. Hilary Marusak. Audio by Amanpreet &amp; Manmeet Bhogal. Subscribe, share, and <a href="https://msha.ke/brainstempodcast/">follow us!</a> Email us with topic or <a href="https://msha.ke/brainstempodcast/">guest suggestions</a>.</p> --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a>