Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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Health
CDC report reveals how much the pandemic influenced the U.S. 2020 death rate
Americans' life expectancy declined by nearly two years in 2020 compared to the year before, primarily because of COVID-19. The drop in life expectancy was bigger for men, and for Blacks and Latinos.
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Politics
The Biden administration is launching a new phone number for mental health crises
The Biden administration is putting a quarter of a billion dollars into a new national suicide prevention line. But some say that's not enough to build the infrastructure that's needed.
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National
Hit hard by COVID, Native Americans come together to protect families and elders
Indigenous Americans suffer disproportionate effects of COVID, including the mental health impact. But a collective mindset has helped them find creative solutions to buffering the stress.
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National
U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have doubled in the last 30 years
The latest report card from the March of Dimes finds that preterm birth rates increased for Black and Native people. It also finds that the rate of maternal mortality has doubled in the past 30 years.
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Health
COVID deaths leave thousands of U.S. kids grieving parents or primary caregivers
Roughly 175,000 children in the U.S. have lost one or both parents or a grandparent caregiver to COVID-19, according to a new study. The majority come from racial and ethnic minority groups.
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Health
We Know Students Are Struggling With Their Mental Health. Here's How You Can Help
Experts say taking care of your own wellbeing first will allow you to help your kids and students. You should also listen to their concerns and teach them tools to manage their anxieties.
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Education
As Schools Reopen, Child Psychiatrists Expect To See A Surge Of Kids Who Need Help
Many kids are feeling anxious about returning to school. Mental health providers say that kids with past trauma and pre-existing mental illness are the most vulnerable.
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Politics
Children's Mental Health Gets Millions In Funding From The Biden Administration
The Biden administration is announcing millions in new funding for mental health awareness, training, and treatment.
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National
People Are More Interested In Mental Health Help Now — But Can't Get What They Need
A new survey by the National Alliance on Mental Illness finds that the pandemic has made people more open to seeking help for their mental health, but cost and quality of care are obstacles for many.
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Health
Why Sweat Is A Human Superpower
Sweat is an 'evolutionary marvel,' says Sarah Everts. the author of The Joy of Sweat. In her new book, Everts delves into the science of perspiration and how this trait has enabled humans to thrive.