Nation Feb 09 How the ICE operation in Minnesota is affecting medical care and mental health By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster
Health Feb 02 WATCH: RFK Jr. and others launch new addiction and homelessness initiative Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday announced that his department will devote $100 million toward a pilot program addressing homelessness and substance abuse in eight cities, building on an executive order President Donald Trump signed last week related… By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Dec 23 Watch 8:56 Reiner deaths renew conversations for families struggling with mental illness, addiction The murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, allegedly by their son, have renewed difficult conversations for families struggling with mental illness and addiction. Someone who traveled that path is Virginia state Sen. Cree Deeds. His 24-year-old son, who… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas
Nation Dec 21 Watch 5:44 How a school program from Baltimore is using hip-hop to teach social-emotional skills Nationwide, schools are looking for better ways to connect with students and support their emotional well-being. A Baltimore-based organization called “We Do It 4 the Culture” is using hip-hop and storytelling to help students learn empathy and express themselves. Ali… By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young
Nation Dec 08 Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users. By Michael Casey, Associated Press
Nov 02 Watch 7:11 New documentary explores use of psychedelics to treat combat veterans with PTSD By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. The invisible wounds of combat, like PTSD, can leave some feeling withdrawn or isolated. A new documentary, “In Waves and War,” follows a group of former Navy SEALs as… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 9:20 Music festival helps artists confront and manage the industry's mental health impact By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport The music industry, for all the glamour and excitement, can be grueling with tragic consequences. A 2024 MusiCares survey revealed that over 8% of respondents within the industry had serious thoughts of suicide, notably higher than the 5% rate among… Continue watching
Sep 14 Watch 5:04 Comedians use laughter as a new tool for suicide prevention By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, claiming more than 49,000 lives in 2023 alone, according to the latest CDC data. One organization has found an unconventional tool to combat those grim numbers: laughter. Continue watching
Sep 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 6:38 Brutal murder of Ukrainian refugee in N.C. ignites debate about crime and mental health By William Brangham, Doug Adams, Ian Couzens A brutal murder in Charlotte, North Carolina, claimed the life of a young Ukrainian refugee and has become a rallying cry for Republicans who want to paint Democrats as soft on crime. William Brangham discussed the case and reaction with… Continue watching