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Mental health providers are struggling, too

Mental health providers are struggling, too

About 40 percent of adults in the United States say they have struggled with substance abuse or their mental health issues since the pandemic began. Mental health professionals have been busy providing care and support, but who is helping them?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Broken New Year's resolutions already? It's OK to give yourself a break

Broken New Year's resolutions already? It's OK to give yourself a break

It's a trying time right now, and mental health experts say it's OK to give yourself a break on New Year's resolutions. They offer advice for a kinder, gentler approach to goal-setting in 2021.
by April Fulton

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Congressman Jamie Raskin on the life and legacy of his son, Tommy Raskin

Congressman Jamie Raskin on the life and legacy of his son, Tommy Raskin

On New Year's Eve, 25-year-old Tommy Raskin took his own life. Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland talked with NPR about his son's life: “It wasn't his mind that marked him as so extraordinary. It was his heart. The stories of his love and compassion are absolutely astounding."
by James Doubek

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Wiser resolutions? Lessons from COVID's unfulfilled ones

Wiser resolutions? Lessons from COVID's unfulfilled ones

Remember those early-quarantine resolutions? Those of us lucky enough to have down time imagined tackling big projects and learning new skills. Often those things didn't get done because, well, 2020. Experts say that's to be expected.
by The Associated Press

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With winter at hand, the virus whips up winds of uncertainty

With winter at hand, the virus whips up winds of uncertainty

Even with an end in sight, Americans have an arduous trail to break before reaching it. It was winter when the pandemic began, and it will be winter long before it's over.
by The Associated Press

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'Could you help, Santa?' In Christmas wish lists, children write of pandemic hardships

'Could you help, Santa?' In Christmas wish lists, children write of pandemic hardships

In normal times, letters to Santa are typically carefree wishes for things like toys or a new game. But for some children this year, they've become a reflection of challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Emma Bowman

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Minnesotan designed a smartwatch app to help stop his dad's PTSD-related nightmares

Minnesotan designed a smartwatch app to help stop his dad's PTSD-related nightmares

Patrick Skluzacek suffered from PTSD-related nightmares, which were ruining his life. His son, Tyler, created a smartwatch application to disrupt them. The app recently won FDA approval.
by Martha Ann Overland

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New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

New research into Alzheimer’s disease and dementia 

What’s new with Alzheimer’s disease research? Two dementia investigators talk about racial disparities, sleep and a blood test that may tell you if you could someday be at risk. 
by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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Grounded: Emotional support animals no longer guaranteed free flights

Grounded: Emotional support animals no longer guaranteed free flights

The Department of Transportation won't require airlines to accommodate animals other than legitimate service dogs. The decision comes after reports of fraudulent service animal claims.
by Dustin Jones

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