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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.
“President Trump’s chaotic tariff taxes are hitting Oregon hard,” Gov. Kotek says as latest analysis reveals tariffs are costing the state an estimated $442 million in revenue
Oregon – “President Trump’s chaotic tariff taxes are hitting Oregon hard,” Gov. Tina Kotek said, pointing to new state analysis...
Eugene man arrested after police encounter involving two juveniles
Eugene, OR – A 68-year-old Eugene man was arrested after police responded to a report involving two juveniles on Aug....
Eugene police join community at 5th annual Oregon Aloha Festival
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department joined community members at the 5th annual Oregon Aloha Festival held Aug. 21–22...
Eugene apartment fire sends occupant to hospital for smoke inhalation, firefighters rescue two cats
Eugene, OR – One person and two cats were transported for emergency care following an apartment fire in Eugene on...
Governor Kotek says “President Trump is playing politics with something that should never be political” after Oregon rejects changes to childhood vaccine schedule
Oregon – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek criticized President Donald Trump’s latest actions on childhood vaccines, saying vaccine policy should be...
Oregon Sen. Merkley urges Congress to pass bill he introduced “to make sure that NO president can abuse their office to profit off the presidency”
Oregon – Jeff Merkley said the need to prevent presidents from profiting from cryptocurrency has become increasingly urgent as he...
Pre’s Trail section to close as culvert replacement project begins near Science Center
Eugene, OR – A portion of Pre’s Trail near the Science Center in Eugene was scheduled to close as crews...
ESF crews battle mobile home fire threatening neighboring home in North Eugene, contain blaze to one home
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a mobile home fire at the Filbert Grove Mobile Home Park in...
House fire near downtown Eugene leaves vacant home heavily damaged, no injuries reported
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire near downtown Eugene early Sunday morning, with firefighters finding...
Skinner Butte fire extinguished after crews stopped forward progress in Eugene
Eugene, OR – A fire on Skinner Butte in Eugene was extinguished after firefighters stopped its forward progress, according to...
Oregon Sen. Merkley says “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip” as he pushes sweeping legislation to fight back, claims it’s aimed at restoring checks and balances
Portland, OREGON – “Trump is tightening his authoritarian grip. We can’t let him,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley said Aug. 12...
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Oregon1 week ago
Oregon Sen. Merkley urges Congress to pass bill he introduced “to make sure that NO president can abuse their office to profit off the presidency”
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Oregon1 week ago
Governor Kotek says “President Trump is playing politics with something that should never be political” after Oregon rejects changes to childhood vaccine schedule
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Eugene1 week ago
ESF crews battle mobile home fire threatening neighboring home in North Eugene, contain blaze to one home
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Oregon1 day ago
“President Trump’s chaotic tariff taxes are hitting Oregon hard,” Gov. Kotek says as latest analysis reveals tariffs are costing the state an estimated $442 million in revenue
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Eugene1 week ago
Skinner Butte fire extinguished after crews stopped forward progress in Eugene
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Eugene1 week ago
Pre’s Trail section to close as culvert replacement project begins near Science Center
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Eugene1 week ago
House fire near downtown Eugene leaves vacant home heavily damaged, no injuries reported
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Eugene1 day ago
Eugene man arrested after police encounter involving two juveniles