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Nation Aug 30

How the U.S. insurance system makes finding mental health care difficult

By Stephanie Sy, Layla Quran

Nation Jul 25

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Black Americans struggle with lack of mental health care access in communities

There is a troubling rise in suicide deaths among young Black Americans. One of the drivers of that crisis is a shortage of mental health providers. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Chicago for our series, Race Matters. A warning:…

By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Mekhi Hill

Nation Mar 23

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California’s Prop 1 homelessness measure passed by a hair. Here’s what both sides are saying

Advocates say Proposition 1 will inject much-needed funds into a struggling mental health care system, but opponents worry about who will get left behind.

By Hannah Grabenstein

Nation Sep 12

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Shortage of mental health services for teens forces parents to take desperate measures

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed the enormous strain on the mental healthcare system for young Americans. Parents whose children have complex mental and behavioral needs have had to take desperate measures to get their kids treatment. Christopher Booker reports for our…

By Christopher Booker, Maea Lenei Buhre

Health Aug 05

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The FDA just approved a pill for postpartum depression. Here’s what that means

Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth, affecting about a half million Americans each year. It’s among the leading causes of pregnancy-related death. Now, the FDA has approved the first pill for treating postpartum depression. Patricia…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz

Jul 25

WATCH: Biden proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage

By Zeke Miller, Chris Megerian, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that his administration is moving forward with new rules meant to push insurance companies to increase their coverage of mental health treatments.

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Dec 11

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Mental health workers find ‘rampant’ hopelessness, exhaustion in Navy

Four sailors in the same Navy command in Norfolk, Virginia appeared to have died by suicide in less than a month. It’s the second time in a year that the Navy has been confronted with a rash of suicide deaths.

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Apr 04

With students in turmoil, U.S. teachers train in mental health

By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press

As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his 7th grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it these days.

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Aug 08

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Why California is struggling to provide adequate mental health care

By Byrhonda Lyons, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters

With more Americans seeking treatment for mental health issues, lawmakers and the U.S. health care system are having trouble keeping up. People with severe mental illnesses who don't find adequate health care often end up on the streets or behind…

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May 22

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How mental health checks may help restaurant workers temper destructive stress

By John Yang, Kira Wakeam

After a series of high-profile suicides last year, one restaurant owner in Sacramento, California, decided to confront a problem plaguing kitchens around the country. The fast-paced, high-pressure environment and often low wages can take its toll on workers' mental health.

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