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Some therapists face burnout as pandemic increases need for mental health

Some therapists face burnout as pandemic increases need for mental health

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Mar 3, 2021 | Featured, Health

The Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open has found that the COVID-19 pandemic tripled the rate of depression in U.S. adults, causing more adults to seek mental health help. That increase has led to professional burnout for a number of counselors in...
Oversimplifying Black History: what schools do wrong

Oversimplifying Black History: what schools do wrong

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Feb 22, 2021 | Education, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON —With one week left in Black History Month, some scholars and activists say it’s time to change the way the subject is taught in schools, shining a light on systemic racism in addition to the often-taught subject of the Civil Rights Movement. President Joe...
Biden supporters believe unity is finally possible

Biden supporters believe unity is finally possible

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Jan 29, 2021 | Inauguration, Topics

WASHINGTON – Inauguration Day 2021: a small crowd gathered behind the National Guard-enforced barricade on Black Lives Matter Plaza. Music blaring loudly from a speaker near the front of the crowd suddenly stopped and was replaced by a voice introducing, “Joe Biden,...
Biden supporters gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza to celebrate his inauguration

Biden supporters gather at Black Lives Matter Plaza to celebrate his inauguration

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Jan 20, 2021 | Featured, Inauguration, Topics

WASHINGTON – As Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn into office as the President and Vice President of the United States on Wednesday, jubilant cries rang out from the small crowd gathered at Black Lives Matter Plaza. For many there, the day symbolized a new...
Wisconsin congressional Democrats planning to watch inauguration online

Wisconsin congressional Democrats planning to watch inauguration online

by Cheyanne M. Daniels | Jan 20, 2021 | Inauguration

Washington — Wisconsin’s congressional Democrats are enthusiastically anticipating Wednesday’s inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — but due to COVID-19 at least two will be watching the ceremony online. U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Black Earth, said in an...
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