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Urban Pulse: The Podcast EpisodeHealthWashington, D.C.

Urban Pulse: The Podcast Episode

In the podcast Urban Pulse, hosts Reyna Kim, Charlie Patmon, Ula Olson, and Laila Galloway…
Proof and Prejudice: The Podcast EpisodeHealthMental HealthTeenagers

Proof and Prejudice: The Podcast Episode

Familial support is necessary for human survival. And for LGBTQIA+ teens navigating self-acceptance, that need…
Reflections from a Marine: Larry Sutton’s Transition to Civilian LifeUncategorized

Reflections from a Marine: Larry Sutton’s Transition to Civilian Life

Larry Sutton said his two decades of service across the globe in the U.S. Marine…
Deportation Impacts Mental Health of Immigrant ChildrenMental HealthNews

Deportation Impacts Mental Health of Immigrant Children

Recent mass deportations in the United States are leaving some immigrant families stressed about potential…
The Impact of Deportation on D.C.’s Black and Brown CommunitiesNews

The Impact of Deportation on D.C.’s Black and Brown Communities

Across the nation, reportedly, there have been over 65,682 deportations this year alone; each one…
“You Might Be Next” Youth Anxiety in the Shadow of American ConflictMental Health

“You Might Be Next” Youth Anxiety in the Shadow of American Conflict

Serenity Hinton, a 16-year-old ROTC student from California, is training to be in the National…
What Are Schools in the DMV Doing to Combat Opioid Abuse? AddictionHealthTeenagers

What Are Schools in the DMV Doing to Combat Opioid Abuse? 

By Adanna Akamigbo Knowing somebody who abuses opioids isn’t uncommon for students in the District…
Lack of Sidewalks Places Youth at RiskMental HealthTeenagers

Lack of Sidewalks Places Youth at Risk

Unwalkable neighborhoods in Georgia and other states can contribute to physical and mental issues for…
Concussions: More Than a Health and Safety IssueHealthSports

Concussions: More Than a Health and Safety Issue

by Gavin Leonard Young athletes often suffer concussions, but African Americans take longer to recover.…
The Crisis of ER Wait Times in Washington: A Closer Look at Patient Impact COVID-19HealthHealth/Science

The Crisis of ER Wait Times in Washington: A Closer Look at Patient Impact 

Wait times at hospital emergency departments in Washington, D.C., are among the highest in the country.…
Youth Caregivers: Teens Balance New Beginnings With End-of-Life CareCaregivingCOVID-19HealthMental HealthTeenagers

Youth Caregivers: Teens Balance New Beginnings With End-of-Life Care

More teenagers are becoming caregivers for sick or elderly parents as professional in-home care costs…
Stress, Eat, Cry, Repeat: How to Combat Emotional EatingAddictionHealthMental HealthNutritionWellness

Stress, Eat, Cry, Repeat: How to Combat Emotional Eating

Turning to food as a source of comfort is normal. However, when one consumes foods…