Fentanyl killed 75,000 people in 2022. Now it’s making one of the best treatments for opioid addiction harder to use.
Mental Health
Posted inPublic Health
The Stories That Made an Impact in 2023
In this special episode we reflect on a few of our favorite stories of 2023 and hear how they’re making a difference for patients and policymakers.
Posted inHealth Law
Medical or Recreational? States Debate Where Psychedelics Belong
Amid research on psychedelics to treat mental health conditions, states roll out regulated use.
Posted inMental Health
Girls Are in a Mental Health Crisis. What Can Schools Do?
Girls in the U.S. are experiencing record high levels of violence, sadness and suicide risk. How can schools help girls of color navigate this crisis?
Posted inMental Health
Why an Influential Task Force Doesn’t Recommend Screening for Suicide Risk
New guidelines for clinicians suggest there’s not enough evidence to screen most adults for suicide risk.
Posted inMental Health
Progress and Pain Points in National Crisis Line’s First Year
We explore what’s working, what’s not and what’s next for 988.
Posted inMental Health
The ‘Reverse Disparity’ in Psychosis Care
We explore what it’s like to experience psychosis and why it can be so difficult for patients to get effective treatment.
Posted inMental Health
Local Officials Grapple With How to Spend Billions in Opioid Settlement Dollars
More than $50 billion in opioid settlement dollars from drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies are starting to flow to state and local governments.
Posted inHealth Equity
How Doctors Really Feel About Patients with Disabilities
Bianca Frogner shares new research that surveys physicians attitudes and actions towards patients with disabilities.
Posted inHealth Equity
The Hurdles Facing Black Families Navigating Serious Illness
What stops seriously ill Black patients and their families from getting the care they want in life and in death?