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Panelists outline the importance of covering alcohol like other drugs
Alcohol misuse accounts for more than 4 million emergency department visits and nearly 2 million hospitalizations every year.
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How to use data to improve coverage of behavioral and mental health
Journalists can use data to raise awareness about public health crises like suicide and other behavioral and mental health concerns.
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Filling gaps in the crisis care continuum
Cities across the country are increasingly rolling out response teams to respond to mental and behavioral health emergencies.
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‘The system is broken’: Addressing the dire need for cultural competency in health care
It’s crucial for journalists to understand the role cultural competence plays in reducing health disparities, addressing systemic barriers.
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Reporting on the evolution of the 988 hotline
Since the 988 suicide prevention hotline was officially launched two years ago, more than 10 million contacts have been made.
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For Medicare open enrollment, journalists should advise: buyer beware
For seniors seeking health insurance coverage for 2025, open enrollment comes with new risks. During open enrollment (Oct. 15 through…
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How to cover environmental exposure studies
This tip sheet discusses best practices specifically for writing about environmental exposure studies.
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D.C. fall summit coverage, audio recordings now available
Listen to each session from our Washington, D.C., fall summit on mental and behavioral health.
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Reporter Max Blau explains insurance ghost networks
ProPublica reporter Max Blau explains how he wrote about how insurance ghost networks and what journalists need to know about…
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One story does not fit all: How to change the narrative on veteran suicides
Journalists have a responsibility to challenge preconceptions and explore the many factors contributing to suicide risk among veterans and service…
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