Politics Jun 30 New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean returns to Congress after mysterious absence By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura
Politics Jun 30 WATCH: Rep. Tom Kean Jr. says he was recovering from depression during months-long absence from Congress Kean said Tuesday that a hospital visit months ago led to him being diagnosed with depression and, under doctors’ recommendations, remained at the hospital for treatment. By Joshua Barajas
Nation Aug 18 Woman agrees to plead guilty to selling fatal dose of ketamine to Matthew Perry Jasveen Sangha becomes the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to strike a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, avoiding a trial that had been planned for September. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Nation Oct 04 Watch 8:34 How teenagers' lack of sleep is taking a toll on their mental health Research has found that teenagers should be getting eight to ten hours of sleep every night. But many are sleeping far less than that and nearly one in four also suffer from insomnia. William Brangham reports on why it's so… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz
Politics Feb 17 Colleagues praise Fetterman for seeking depression treatment The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he has checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression. His public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, but his colleagues have been supportive. By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Feb 16 Watch 7:04 A look at the challenge of dealing with mental illness while in the public eye By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura, Tess Conciatori, Matt Loffman Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman announced Thursday that he is in the hospital after voluntarily seeking treatment for clinical depression. Millions of Americans struggle with depression but few politicians ever share their stories publicly. Geoff Bennett discussed this with Jason Kander. Continue watching
Feb 16 Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for treatment of depression By Associated Press Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman is in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression. Continue reading
Feb 13 CDC data shows U.S. teen girls 'in crisis' with unprecedented rise in suicidal behavior By Lindsey Tanner, Associated Press The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls' mental health, with almost 60 percent reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness. Continue reading
Jan 10 988 mental health line receives over 2 million calls and texts in 6 months By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press The 988 mental health and suicide prevention helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. It has received just over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages since July. Continue reading
Sep 24 How Irving Berlin's blue skies turned to blue days By Dr. Howard Markel Irving Berlin has no place in American music; he is American music,” legendary composer Jerome Kern once wrote. Yet for his final 25 years, Berlin led a rather reclusive existence. Continue reading