Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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How one family of Afghan refugees is adjusting to their new life in Maine
People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine.
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Protecting the mental health of refugee children
Studies show that refugee kids in this country experience higher levels of anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress compared to kids born here. Now, a new effort in Maine is trying to prevent such long term impacts in refugee children – by supporting their families.
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We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change.
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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
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The 988 suicide and crisis line turns 2 years old tomorrow
The lifeline has connected millions of people to help either by phone text or chat. But while it's gotten better over the two years, it still has a long way to go.
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National
When little kids don’t have stable housing, it can affect their health later
Researchers following a group of American children for decades found that even short periods of housing instability increased the chances of poor mental and physical health years later.
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New Study Sheds Light On Depression In Teens And Parents
There is a new study on the effect treating teens for depression has on their parents. It suggests just treating teens has benefits for parents.
