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Heather Saxton, 72, lives in Fiddletown in a small cottage with her cat, Flower. “It’s such a basic need to socialize or to have

Chronic Loneliness Is A Major Cause Of Suicide For Seniors, Especially in Rural California

This story was produced as a project for the 2018 California Fellowship, a program of the Center for Health Journalism at USC Annenberg. ...

Environmental Health, Mental Health
Liz Larson said it’s easier to stave off suicidal thoughts now that she’s studying from home and communicating more openly with

Dying To Get Out: Stigma, ‘Copycat Effect’ Drive Youth Suicide In Rural Amador County

This story was produced as a project for the 2018 California Fellowship, a program of the Center for Health Journalism at USC Annenberg. ...

Poverty and Class, Environmental Health, Mental Health
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How a famous hospital turned around its low rate of screening moms for depression

In 2015, fewer than 10 percent of new mothers were screened for depression at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. Psychologist Eynav Accortt set out to change that.

Race and Equity, Women's and Maternal Health, Mental Health
CapRadio Healthcare Reporter Examines Rural Suicide In Amador County

CapRadio Healthcare Reporter Examines Rural Suicide In Amador County

This story was produced as a project for the 2018 California Fellowship, a program of the Center for Health Journalism at USC Annenberg.

Environmental Health, Mental Health
Julie Swann-Paez, a survivor of the San Bernardino shooting, works with a Pilates instructor to strengthen muscles during her re

What I learned telling the stories of survivors of San Bernardino terror attack

Among the key takeaways: "Establish your credibility early and often with all of your potential sources."

Environmental Health, Mental Health, Community Safety
Vanessa S. Nelson / Capital Public Radio

Amador County: Faces Of Suicide Prevention

This project is funded by a USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism grant.

Environmental Health, Mental Health, Community Safety
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Tulare mother calls for better PD training on mental health

This article was produced as a project for the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s 2018 California Fellowship.

Mental Health
Adela Carranco, left, with her mother Olga Maldonado. Adela’s story of unmet mental health needs helped put a human face on the

Reporting on California’s dizzying mental health system for kids

One consistent memory I have from reporting on California’s mental health system for low-income children is repeatedly asking myself, “Why is this so hard?”

Health Insurance and Costs, Mental Health
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More Americans than ever are committing suicide with a gun

“The best policy we can pursue is try to reduce access to firearms among people who are suicidal," one researcher says.

Mental Health, Community Safety
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What I learned telling the stories of the Caribbean’s barrel children

While Caribbean "barrel children" typically receive money and goods, they often lack the emotional support they need. Reporter Melissa Noel shares lessons from the field.

Mental Health

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