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Mental health
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These new resources can help you vet digital mental health tools
Journalists can use guides from professional psychological and psychiatric associations to sort through thousands of mental health apps.
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Beyond ‘too much screen time’: Another way to frame stories about youth mental health
Youth mental health coverage often boils down to this: “Is social media to blame?” But some researchers say that may…
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Older adults face high suicide risk — but new poll shows many still don’t know about 988
A new poll from the University of Michigan shows that nearly a third of older adults are unaware of the…
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Journalists at HJ26 discuss the toll of reporting on trauma
Reporting on trauma can take a toll on reporters, but mindfulness can go a long way to support journalists throughout…
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Children face increased mental health risks after a parent is shot, study finds
Researchers found that children whose parents were injured by firearms experienced higher rates of psychiatric diagnoses and mental health visits…
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What the social media harms verdict means for health coverage
We’re likely entering a phase where social media’s “addictive design” is a public health issue, with platform features treated as…
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Philadelphia study: TV news reports on gun violence contribute to fear, trauma
Harmful news coverage of gun violence remains an issue in Philadelphia even as the city’s homicide rate continues to drop,…
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Why the rise of online sports betting is a public health story
Easy access, fast betting cycles and constant promotion has led researchers to pay attention to potential health effects of sports…
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Signs you’re dangerously overwhelmed as a freelancer — and what to do about it
During November’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers discussed their mental health challenges and shared resources to help.
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Death, crime and care: What research says about harm reduction centers
Clear, evidence-based reporting is important to counter myths, explain legal uncertainty and show what harm reduction centers actually do.