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Recovering From Ruins: a special report on anxiety and depression amid wildfires and COVID
Amid the worldwide pandemic, Licensed Professional Counselor Lisa Jamison said depression and anxiety were already high but following the South Obenchain and Almeda fires on Sept. 8, suicidal ideation and self-harm have grown even higher.
“Depression and anxiety are through the roof,” Jamison said. “The anxiety around everything that is going on has just increased. It’s just such a hard time.”
Rates of depression in the U.S. have tripled since the onset of Covid-19, according to a fall Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network study – and this trend isn’t expected to subside anytime soon.
Locally the combination of the wildfires and the strain of the coronavirus pandemic has increased the need for mental health treatment.
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Oregon6 days ago
Oregon Sen. Wyden criticizes Trump spending priorities, says Americans are struggling while billions are spent on ballroom and war costs
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Oregon1 week ago
Gov. Kotek reacts after President Trump says, “I love the inflation,” calls him a derogatory name, and says “Oregonians certainly don’t”
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Eugene6 days ago
Eugene Police to increase Hwy 99 enforcement targeting speeding, distracted driving, and pedestrian safety violations on June 25
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Eugene6 days ago
Mobile home destroyed in fire at Eugene Mobile Village, occupant escapes safely in Springfield area blaze
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Oregon1 week ago
Oregon Gov. Kotek responds to concerns over voter rolls, says President Trump is threatening states that won’t hand them over
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Oregon1 week ago
Oregon Senator Merkley criticizes Republican ICE funding bill, says it does “absolutely nothing for you and your family”
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Eugene6 days ago
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