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Mental health care shortages complicate efforts in schools to help low-income students combat learning loss
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — When schools switched to remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, some students just fell off the radar. Fort Frye Superintendent Stephanie Starcher estimated her… Read More
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A teen with life-threatening depression finally found hope. Then insurance cut her off
By: Rhitu Chatterjee | NPR
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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
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Therapy dogs can help relieve pain in the ER
By: Rina Torchinsky | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Therapy dogs have long visited nursing homes and schools — even disaster sites — offering comfort to humans. A new study shows that a 10-minute visit… Read More