Mental Health
Age of Coronavirus: Quarantine Diary
Flatland reporter Vicky Diaz-Camacho recounts her return from an idyllic European vacation to quarantine in Lawrence, Kansas.
Read MorePor siempre 18: Uzi Pecina aparentaba estar bien, pero no era así
Note: To read this story in English click here: “Forever 18” Uzi Pecina portaba una sonrisa contagiosa y un estilo impecable, un completo “sneakerhead”. Como músico, escuchaba música de reggaeton, particularmente Daddy Yankee, y tocaba en la banda de su padre, Trio Aztlan, y en su propia banda, Theta Intellect. Orgullosamente, se identificaba como mexicoamericano.…
Read MorePersonal Reflection | The Year My Hero Died Cast a Light on Mental Health
A grandfather’s death inspires a granddaughter to reflect on his influence, and seek help to deal with her loss.
Read MoreSuicide-Prevention Specialists Urge Parents To Safely Store Guns, Ammo
The teen was beautiful and fun-loving, a cheerleader, a peacemaker, and a girl who kept everyone in stitches. Her personality didn’t change even after face-altering surgery prompted jeering at school. Life turned darker when a female friend was shot and killed. The week after the funeral, 13-year-old Ashley Craddock, took her own life. She used…
Read MoreLearning from Sandy Hook
Part of Nicole Hockley is frozen in a world before Dec. 14, 2012, when her 6-year-old son Dylan would pretend he was a butterfly. “He’s my beautiful baby boy with captivating eyes and infectious giggle and warm deep cuddles. He loved looking at the moon every night. He loved to eat garlic bread, and he…
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