Recent data shows suicide rates for Black teens, and the causes are not known. Gabriel, 14, talks about how he is perceived in the world and how that affected his mental health. Source link Katia Riddle
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A protest at the U.S. Department of Labor on Feb. 5. (Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress) Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Getty Images Federal workers and contractors who have been fired hastily in recent weeks say among the
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Two workers, one fully on the record, talk about how the federal firings have hit their mental health. One has considered self-harm. Experts say workplaces need a realm of “psychological safety” to be efficient, and these firings are disrupting that
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A Caesars Sportsbook gambling advertisement on the exterior of a building in New York City in 2024. Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images More and more people are looking for help managing gambling addiction.
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A new study reveals signs that gambling addiction is on the rise since the legalization of online sports betting took hold in 2018. The industry says it is better for betting to be done in the open, with guardrails. Source
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From legislation passed as he was leaving office to decades of fighting stigma, Jimmy Carter made a lasting impact on how mental health is treated and thought of in this country. Source link Katia Riddle
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People in Asheville, N.C., experienced trauma after Hurricane Helene. Therapists there experienced trauma too, and say because of that they are bringing even more empathy to patients. Source link Katia Riddle
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Emotional scars are fresh in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Physical rebuilding is beginning, and so is investment in the emotional health of people in the area. Source link Katia Riddle
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About a third of mental health therapists don’t accept any health insurance. That’s according to a report by the American Psychological Association. Source link Katia Riddle
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Residents of Daybreak Cohousing in Portland, Oregon, gather in their shared courtyard. It’s one of about 200 cohousing communities in the country. Jay Fram for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jay Fram for NPR The meltdown started with a small
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