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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.
Woman admitted to finding vehicIe additive and pest controI product on her property before mixing some of it with a gIass and giving it to her famiIy member, who became very iII on both occasions; charged
Missouri – A Missouri woman was arrested last week following allegations of attempting to polson her family member. She faces two counts...
Oregon State Treasury to return $11 million in unclaimed funds through ‘Checks Without Claims’ initiative
Oregon – Oregon State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner announced that approximately $11 million in unclaimed property will be returned to individuals...
37-year-old man arrested on multiple charges after hit-and-run incidents and police pursuit
Eugene, OR – A 37-year-old man was taken into custody after multiple hit-and-run incidents and a police pursuit through Eugene...
Eugene Springfield Fire designated as regional EMS training center
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire has been officially recognized as a regional training center for emergency medical services (EMS),...
Police seek suspect after Eugene church vandalized, thousands in damages reported
Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department is investigating a burglary and vandalism incident at Wesley United Methodist Church on...
Motorcyclist dies in crash during memorial ride on River Road in Eugene
Eugene, OR – A motorcyclist participating in a memorial ride was killed in a crash with a vehicle on the morning...
Eugene Springfield Fire celebrates retirement of firefighter after 22 years of service
Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire honored the retirement of Firefighter Gene Revier after an impressive 22 years of dedicated...
Eugene mayor Knudson welcomes youth delegation from Kakegawa, Japan, marking the return of cultural exchange program
Eugene, OR – Mayor Kaarin Knudson greeted a youth delegation from Eugene’s Sister City of Kakegawa, Japan. The delegation’s four-day...
65-year-old woman arrested on charges of murder in the second degree after 63-year-old man dies from stab wounds
Eugene, OR – On March 29, at 6:59 p.m., Eugene Police responded to a stabbing incident at a residence in the...
Child was obligated to put on an eIectric coIIar, which was used repeatedly, and keep it on at all times while at home so her parent could use it as discipIine whenever the child’s behavior displeased her; charges
New Jersey – In New Jersey, a disturbing case of child abuse has come to light, resulting in the arrest...
Oregon Senate Committee discusses Senate Bill 829 to provide financial relief for affordable housing and shelter providers facing insurance rate hikes
Oregon – Members of the Senate Committee on Housing and Development convened to hear testimony for Senate Bill 829, introduced...
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Crime & Safety5 days ago
Child was obligated to put on an eIectric coIIar, which was used repeatedly, and keep it on at all times while at home so her parent could use it as discipIine whenever the child’s behavior displeased her; charges
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Eugene1 week ago
Eugene police detain four after shots fired in Barger area, investigation ongoing
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Eugene4 days ago
65-year-old woman arrested on charges of murder in the second degree after 63-year-old man dies from stab wounds
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Oregon2 days ago
Oregon State Treasury to return $11 million in unclaimed funds through ‘Checks Without Claims’ initiative
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Oregon7 days agoODFW deploys nets in Wallowa Lake to monitor fish population and assess lake trout impact
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Oregon6 days ago
Oregon Senate Committee discusses Senate Bill 829 to provide financial relief for affordable housing and shelter providers facing insurance rate hikes
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Eugene3 days ago
Eugene Springfield Fire celebrates retirement of firefighter after 22 years of service
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Eugene1 week agoEmergency crews rescue trapped driver after crash at Park and Northwest Expressway