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Insecurity

Mental Health Issues Spiked During the Pandemic

Episode 3 | 6m 59s

Katie Prout is a writer trying to find a job and mental health care during the pandemic.

Katie Prout is a writer trying to find a job and mental health care during the pandemic. With her job prospects falling through, and her health insurance running out, she got on Medicaid. However, finding a therapist and psychiatrist who accepted Medicaid was next to impossible. The lockdowns made her mental state worse. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers 24-hour support. Call 988.

07/10/2023 | Rating NR

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Chasing the Dream presents this digital series produced by The Intercept with support from the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. Chasing the Dream is a public media initiative from The WNET...

Insecurity

Mental Health Issues Spiked During the Pandemic

Episode 3 | 6m 59s

Katie Prout is a writer trying to find a job and mental health care during the pandemic. With her job prospects falling through, and her health insurance running out, she got on Medicaid. However, finding a therapist and psychiatrist who accepted Medicaid was next to impossible. The lockdowns made her mental state worse. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline offers 24-hour support. Call 988.

07/10/2023 | Rating NR

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