New Program Helps Capitol Police Deal With Trauma From The Insurrection
A new program launched by one lawmaker and a psychiatrist helps members of the Capitol Police deal with trauma after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Mental Health
Nora McInerny: How Can We Face Life's Rough Edges?
When experiencing grief or hardship, how can we move forward? This hour, writer Nora McInerny shares ideas on navigating the most difficult parts of life... and living life fully in the face of loss.
Overdose Deaths Surged In Pandemic, As More Drugs Were Laced With Fentanyl
Researchers say cocaine, meth and other street drugs are increasingly contaminated with deadly synthetic opioids, contributing to a major spike in deaths.
How Schools Can Help Kids Heal After A Year Of 'Crisis And Uncertainty'
The pandemic has been stressful for millions of children. If that stress isn't buffered by caring adults, it can have lifelong consequences. There's a lot schools can do to keep that from happening.
Life In The Roaring 2020s: Young People Prepare To Party, Reclaim Lost Pandemic Year
With the end of the pandemic possibly approaching, young Americans are getting ready to make up for lost time and lost partying, much like their great-grandparents did a century ago.
Does The Pandemic Have Your Brain In A Fog? Doctors Say You're Not Alone
Psychiatrists say their patients increasingly tell them that they're exhausted and unable to concentrate. Mental health experts say it's a normal reaction to abnormal times.
A Surprising Kind Of First Aid For Mozambicans Fleeing Violence
Psychological first aid is part of the mission of Doctors Without Borders. They hope to give those fleeing the horrors of civil unrest the tools to start moving past their trauma.
Mental Health Takes Center Stage As Pandemic Devastates Nashville's Live Music Scene
WPLN News reports on surmounting mental health concerns in Nashville's live music community.
Life Kit: Pandemic Burnout
Amid the pandemic, more people say they're feeling burnt out often. Researchers say it's important to address burnout before it takes a serious toll on one's mental health.
Study Shows Pandemic Tied To Spike In Suicide Among Black People
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to psychiatrist Paul Nestadt about data that shows an increase in suicide rates among African Americans during the pandemic.