Health

Peter Khan, professor of psychology, explains the psychological benefits of getting ample time outside amidst social distancing measures.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the results of an ongoing UW study tracking coronavirus's effects on the general population's mental health.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the ramifications of asymptomatic coronavirus cases.

Anthropology professor Steven Goodreau's "Plagues and Peoples" course took on heightened relevance when the coronavirus emerged.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how new research suggesting that healthy people can spread the coronavirus will impact prevention measures.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Katherine Manbeck, graduate student, explains how social distancing measures could lead to increased cases of depression.

Katherine Beckett, professor of sociology, discusses how special circumstances can lead to increased transmission of the coronavirus in Washington's jails and prisons.

Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how the fact that some coronavirus cases are asymptomatic makes the disease more difficult to control.

Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the importance of social distancing measures to stop the spread of and reduce deaths from the coronavirus.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, discusses the effects social distancing and other coronavirus prevention measures can have on mental health.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing is difficult for those who rely on in-person support to deal with issues like addiction.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the effects of coronavirus prevention measures on mental health.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, doctoral student in psychology, discuss the importance of staying socially connected during social distancing.

Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, gives advice on maintaining mental health and human connection in social distancing.

Geography professor Bo Zhao has created an interactive map with real-time information about the spread of the coronavirus.