Yuki Noguchi

Yuki Noguchi appears in the following:

For Cancer Patients, Anguish Grows Over Deferred Surgery As Risk Rises

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

With states starting to reopen, bans on "nonessential" surgeries are beginning to lift, too. But there's a huge backlog of cases that have only gotten more urgent and heartbreaking for many patients.

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Changes In Opioid Supply Create New Risks As Stay-At-Home Rules Ease

Monday, May 18, 2020

The disruption in the illegal opioid trade had varying impacts around the country. As stay-at-home orders lift, that creates different risks of overdose that public health is trying to manage.

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Public Health Officials Worry Coronavirus Could Lead To New Overdose Risks

Saturday, May 16, 2020

The pandemic has disrupted the supply of illegal opioids, making it harder for those addicted to adjust their use.

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Act Now To Get Ahead Of A Mental Health Crisis, Specialists Advise U.S.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Suicide rates typically drop during natural disasters and other crises but then spike in the months or years after. So mental health specialists are looking to build psychological resilience now.

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Researchers Worry Pandemic Will Lead To A Spike In Suicide Rate

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Suicide rates often drop after disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, only to increase months later. Public health officials are trying to get ahead of an expected uptick related to COVID-19.

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Dental Hygienist Worries If People Will Get Teeth Cleaned For Fear Of Coronavirus

Wednesday, May 06, 2020

The Anchorage practice where Candace Grenier has worked for two decades shut down. Even when things reopen, she worries people will forgo dental cleanings out of concern about the coronavirus.

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Flood Of Calls And Texts To Crisis Hotlines Reflects Americans' Rising Anxiety

Monday, May 04, 2020

People are calling crisis hotlines in greater numbers, complaining of more complex struggles. What these lines are seeing offers a window into the emotional struggles Americans face.

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CEO Organizes A 7-Hour Virtual Beer Pong To Ease Edge Off Employees

Friday, May 01, 2020

DJ Haddad, CEO of an advertising company in Fairfield, Conn., says virtual meetings and parties help his employees forge new connections with their co-workers.

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Are You Struggling With Mental Health During The Pandemic? Tell Us Your Story

Thursday, April 30, 2020

Is pandemic life taking a toll on your mental health? You aren't alone. NPR wants to hear your stories, surface problems and help share new resources.

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She Supports 8 People On $480 A Week And Is Figuring What Payments To Defer

Friday, April 24, 2020

Dyan Navejar is the only one in her family who's still working. Her husband lost his job as a dishwasher. "Food — that's the biggest thing in my household right now. These kids can eat," she says.

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Trauma On The Pandemic's Front Line Leaves Health Workers Reeling

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic.

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Pandemic Affects Mental Health Of Frontline Health Workers

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Frontline hospital workers see COVID-19 patients dying every day — often due to a lack of resources or time. They could be among the hardest hit by the mental health after-effects of the pandemic.

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Health Crisis Is Taking Mental Toll On Health Care Workers, Continued

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.

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Health Crisis Is Taking Emotional And Mental Toll On Health Care Workers

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

ICU nurse Jennifer Binstock, head of the American Psychiatry Association Dr. Bruce Schwartz and NPR's Yuki Noguchi discuss the mental toll the COVID-19 crisis is taking on health care workers.

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COVID-19 Crisis Takes A Toll On Americans' Mental Health

Monday, April 20, 2020

People under coronavirus lockdown may be facing extra mental health challenges — with fewer accessible ways to cope.

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Short on Cash? Here's Some Advice For Families Stretching Their Budgets

Thursday, April 09, 2020

Many people who have lost jobs during the pandemic are still awaiting unemployment checks and are figuring out which bills to prioritize. Experts share unusual advice for these unusual times.

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Psychiatrists Lean Hard On Teletherapy To Reach Isolated Patients In Emotional Pain

Thursday, April 09, 2020

Remote mental health treatment isn't the same as in-person visits with a psychiatrist, but faced with a pandemic, many people have been forced to make do. Regulators are making that access easier.

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Party On, Online: Virtual Beer Pong Becomes An Emotional Lifeline For Workers

Wednesday, April 08, 2020

The virtual happy hour has taken on huge importance at a time when life is otherwise in lockdown. Workers are learning a lot more about their colleagues in the process.

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Crisis Hotlines See Spike In Calls As Anxiety And Fear About Pandemic Grows

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The combination of economic collapse and social isolation can result in stress and strained emotional health. Crisis hotlines are staffing up amid spikes in calls.

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Advice On Filing For Unemployment Benefits: Document Everything And Be Persistent

Thursday, March 26, 2020

The number of jobless claims hit an all-time record, with 3.3 million claims in the last week alone. With so many people filing, there are glitches. Experts offer suggestions on how to get through.

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