Rhitu Chatterjee
Stories
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A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds
A new study estimates that 19 million children in the U.S. have a parent with a substance use disorder and that alcohol is the most commonly used substance by the parents.
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Talk therapy is up, and use of psych meds without therapy is down, a study finds
A study from the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests that psychotherapy is becoming more accessible to people. The study looks at trends in mental health treatment from 2018 to 2021.
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Talk therapy is on the rise
The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down.
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Americans are relying more on therapy than medication for their mental health needs
The number of Americans relying on psychotherapy went up between 2018 and 2021, whereas the number of people using psychiatric medications went down.
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HHS may cut 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
A leaked budget proposal shows that HHS plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth through the 988 crisis line.
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The human cost of ghost networks
He tried to find a therapist who would take his insurance. He did not succeed.
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How one family of Afghan refugees is adjusting to their new life in Maine
People fleeing violence and persecution can be haunted by their traumas for a long time, even after they have found safety in a new place. And children are particularly vulnerable. Rhitu Chatterjee has the story of a boy who fled Afghanistan and has recently settled in Maine.
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Protecting the mental health of refugee children
Studies show that refugee kids in this country experience higher levels of anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress compared to kids born here. Now, a new effort in Maine is trying to prevent such long term impacts in refugee children – by supporting their families.
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We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says
The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change.
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Stressed about politics? Here are 5 ways to take care of your mental health
Psychologists say it's normal to feel stress and negative emotions in times of uncertainty. There are also things you can do to take care of yourself.
