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World Oct 16

How Israelis are working to process the collective trauma of the Oct. 7 attacks

By Leila Molana-Allen, Karl Bostic

Nation Dec 05

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In ‘Run, Hide, Fight,’ student journalists report on how gun violence affects youth

Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S., but much of the coverage about it is made by and for adults. Our Student Reporting Labs handed cameras to 14 young journalists and their…

By Brianna Schmidt, Alexis Schmidt, Student Reporting Labs

Arts May 16

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Emergency room doctor reflects on treating trauma and preventing violence in new book

A new book offers a firsthand look at the root causes and potential solutions to a critical issue plaguing communities across the country, violent crime. Dr. Rob Gore created a prevention program to keep young people from acts of violence.

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

World Jan 10

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How mental health experts are handling the Israel-Hamas war’s lasting impact on children

The fallout from the Israel-Hamas war is far-reaching and the damage from the conflict will be felt for years. The Hamas attack on Oct. 7 and Israel’s counteroffensive have left thousands dead and caused immense physical destruction. It’s also left…

By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane

Health Nov 11

Veterans
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In Connecticut, these horses are helping veterans cope with the trauma of combat

An estimated 15 percent of veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan suffer from PTSD and depression. For some, it’s the invisible wounds that take the greatest toll. A program at a farm in Connecticut is helping ease those struggles…

By Pamela Watts

Aug 23

Watch 8:38
Northwest Syria faces slow recovery 6 months after devastating earthquake

By Leila Molana-Allen, Abdel Razaq el-Shami and Sarah Cutler, Columbia Journalism Fellow

In February, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake rocked northwest Syria, killing more than 7,000, injuring thousands more and destroying livelihoods. Cut off from the rest of the world by the Assad regime, survivors have struggled to rebuild. Special correspondent Leila Molana-Allen traveled…

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Feb 18

Watch 5:33
New study reveals the effect of racism and poverty on children’s brains

By Laura Barrón-López, Sarah Clune Hartman

Childhood trauma can have lasting psychological effects. A new study has found that early childhood stress from racism, poverty and other traumas can change the structure of children’s developing brains. Nathaniel Harnett, a neuroscientist at McLean Hospital and assistant professor…

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Oct 04

WATCH: PBS NewsHour presents ‘Ricochet: An American Trauma’

By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Sam Weber

The PBS NewsHour explores the swath of trauma gun deaths have left in their wake across America in: “Ricochet: An American Trauma.” The documentary was reported by correspondent William Brangham and produced by Sam Weber and Sam Lane.

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Jul 05

Watch 7:31
Ukrainian children who fled to Europe struggle with trauma

By William Wintercross, Zeba Warsi

The war in Ukraine has forced more than 5 million refugees fleeing to the rest of Europe. More than 700,000 have sought refuge in Germany, where they face uncertain futures and long struggles to rebuild their lives. But it is…

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Jun 02

Watch 5:36
How Uvalde families are coping with trauma after the elementary school massacre

It has been just over a week since the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, but families and community members are just beginning to navigate their grief. Counselors and mental health services are helping the community cope with the trauma and loss.

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