Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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National
More Children Are Dying By Suicide Recently, Study Shows
A new study shows an increase in suicidality among children as young as five and investigates the shared characteristics among kids who die by suicide. Researchers hope to improve prevention efforts.
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Health
Unpaid Caregivers Were Already Struggling. It's Only Gotten Worse During The Pandemic
A new CDC study finds that people who provide unpaid care for their children or adult loved ones are twice as likely as noncaregivers to have experienced depression or anxiety, or thoughts of suicide.
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Health
As Life Begins To Return To Normal, Psychologists Say Expect Anxiety
Many parts of the U.S. are opening up and people are returning to some sense of normalcy. The transition, however, is coming with a mixed bag of emotions, including high anxiety.
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Health
Critical Care Nurses Report Higher Levels Of Stress, Depression And Anxiety
The new study surveying more than 700 critical care nurses found that 40% were struggling with symptoms of depression.
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Health
Life Kit: Pandemic Burnout
Amid the pandemic, more people say they're feeling burnt out often. Researchers say it's important to address burnout before it takes a serious toll on one's mental health.
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Science
A Look At The New U.S. Coronavirus Variants
In recent months, we've learned about several new variants of the coronavirus that have popped up in the U.S. Scientists recently reported seven new and distinct variants.
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Health
Make Space, Listen, Offer Hope: How To Help A Child At Risk Of Suicide
If a young person says they want to end their life, how do you help? First, don't panic. Suicide is preventable. Here's advice for helping young people in crisis, from people who've lived through it.
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National
Child Psychiatrists Warn That The Pandemic May Be Driving Up Kids' Suicide Risk
A cluster of suicides in Las Vegas, plus a troubling rise in youth suicide attempts observed in ERs nationwide, is raising fears that the pandemic is fueling a children's mental health crisis.
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Health
Research Indicates Postpartum Depression Can Last For 3 Years
About one in seven women become depressed shortly after they give birth. A new study finds that depression can linger for three years after childbirth, and in some cases get worse over time.
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Science
New Law Creates 988 Hotline For Mental Health Emergencies
President Trump has signed a bi-partisan bill creating a 3-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it will bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.