You are viewing the "Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR" Archives
A teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME… Read More
988 Lifeline sees boost in use and funding in first months
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline received over 1.7 million calls, texts and chats in its first five months. That’s nearly half a million more than… Read More
As school starts, teachers add a mental-health check-in to their lesson plans
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — As the new school year begins, teachers at many schools across the country are adding a new component to their routines: a mental health check-in with… Read More
The new 988 crisis number is about to launch. Here’s what to know
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Starting July 16, people in mental health crisis will have a new way to reach out for help. Instead of dialing the current 10-digit National Suicide… Read More
New Law Creates 988 Hotline For Mental Health Emergencies
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
President Trump has signed a bipartisan bill creating a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it’ll bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.
Trump Was Treated With Steroids: How These Drugs Are Used For COVID-19 Patients
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
The drug dexamethasone is a cheap, widely available steroid. But how long should COVID-19 patients take it, and what are the side effects?
Stressed Out By Politics? Here’s How To Keep Caring Without Losing Your Cool
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
Surveys show today’s political climate is affecting people’s mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?
‘Tip Of The Iceberg’ — 1 In 16 Women Reports First Sexual Encounter As Rape
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
The average age of those who were raped was around 15, and their assailants were typically older partners. Women who were raped had a greater likelihood of long-term health problems.
How A Proposed 3-Digit Suicide Hotline Could Help Prevention Efforts
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
The current suicide hotline — 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255 — has helped many people. But it’s long and tough to remember in a crisis. The FCC is proposing a new national, three-digit number.
Mass Shootings Can Be Contagious, Research Shows
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
Unfortunately it may not be a coincidence that several mass shooting incidents took place in one week. Research shows perpetrators are often inspired by media coverage of other shootings.
Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
A study finds that about 7 percent of all teen homicides between 2003 and 2016 were committed by a romantic partner. The majority of victims were teen girls.
School Shooters: What’s Their Path To Violence?
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
Psychologists and the FBI say they are getting a better understanding of the mix of factors that lead some kids to open fire on a classroom. The shooting can be an act of desperation fueled by anger.
Steep Climb In Benzodiazepine Prescribing By Primary Care Doctors
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
U.S. prescriptions for Valium, Ativan and other benzodiazepines have shot up since 2003, statistics show, especially for chronic pain. Roughly half those prescriptions are from primary care providers.
Another Drug Crisis: Methamphetamine Use By Pregnant Women
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
As illegal meth use has made a comeback across the U.S., pregnant women have not been spared, doctors say. New research shows rural areas in the South, Midwest and West have been hit hardest.
Treating Teen Depression Might Improve Mental Health Of Parents, Too
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
Evidence shows there’s a link between depressed parents and their offspring. But a new study suggests that when teens benefit from treatment for their depression, there’s a ripple effect on parents.
A Simple Emergency Room Intervention Can Help Cut Future Suicide Risk
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
For people who end up in the emergency room after a suicide attempt, safety planning helps them map out coping tools and get help to prevent future attempts.
With More Opioid Use, People Are More Likely To Get Caught Up In The Justice System
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
A new study shows Americans with opioid addiction are more likely to have been arrested or convicted of a crime, suggesting a need to involve police, courts and jails in treating addiction.
U.S. Suicide Rates Are Rising Faster Among Women Than Men
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
You can help prevent suicide, researchers say, by knowing the signs and reaching out. More boys and men in the U.S. take their own lives than women and girls, but that difference has narrowed.
Americans Are A Lonely Lot, And Young People Bear The Heaviest Burden
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
Posted on:
A nationwide survey by health insurer Cigna finds that loneliness is widespread in America. Millennials and people in Generation Z tend to feel lonelier than retirees.