Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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National
Efforts To Stop Suicide Will Get A Boost In 2020
The new federal budget has more money for a national suicide prevention hotline, and the Federal Communications Commission says it will designate a 3-digit dialing code to call it.
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National
New Report Shows That An Alarming Number Of Children Are Being Poisoned By Opioids
A new study finds that children are being poisoned by opioids, and a growing number of them in recent years are ending up in pediatric ICUs for lifesaving procedures.
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Health
CDC: Childhood Trauma Is A Public Health Issue And We Can Do More Prevent It
What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data shows a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say.
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Health
CDC Finds Rising Suicide Rates For Young People
A new report by the CDC finds that death rates by suicide have increased for 10-to-24 year-olds between 2007 and 2017.
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Health
Stressed Out By Politics? Here's How To Keep Caring Without Losing Your Cool
Surveys show today's political climate is affecting people's mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?
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Health
'Tip Of The Iceberg' — 1 In 16 Women Reports First Sexual Experience As Rape
The average age of those who were raped was around 15, and their assailants were typically older partners. Women who were raped had a greater likelihood of long-term health problems.
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Health
How A Proposed 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Could Help Prevention Efforts
The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it's long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
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National
Lengthy Detention Of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma, Say Researchers
The Trump administration is trying to legalize indefinite detention of migrant families. But detention can be emotionally crushing for kids, leading to long-term mental health problems like PTSD.
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National
Mental Health Experts Warn About Impacts New Regulations Could Have On Migrant Children
The Trump administration's regulation allows the longterm detention of migrant children. But immigration and health experts warn this could have devastating impacts on the children's mental health.
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Health
Bringing Together Young And Old To Ease The Isolation Of Rural Life
In rural communities, loneliness and lack of social connection are taking a toll on the elderly and young alike. One group in Minnesota is trying to solve the problem by connecting the generations.