Christina Caron

Reporter at The New York Times covering mental health and the intersection of culture and health care. DMs are open.

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

Please share! My colleague @EllenBarryNYT is interested in knowing more about how these monitoring tools are working in real life. https://t.co/rTCm34C986

[Ellen Barry @EllenBarryNYT]

In interviews, researchers described gun violence as a "third rail" in science policy, up there with climate change. For decades, institutions feared Congress would strip them of of federal funding if they waded into what could be termed "advocacy research." But that 40-year pause may be ending.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

In "Inside Out 2," a new emotion has taken over Riley’s teenage mind: anxiety.

And she has lessons for us all. https://t.co/AoKnZ2x73M

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

Although the concept is promising, experts say the programs are not a panacea and there are many possible pitfalls to enacting them on a wider scale in America.

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

This is a prescription that doesn't involve a pill.
https://t.co/m8ZyKmgJ7A

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

The process of making referrals is not new. Community health professionals and social workers often do similar work. Social prescribing provides a more formal framework for assessing the needs and interests of clients and then following up with them.

[Dan Barry @DanBarryNYT]

The great ⁦@EllenBarryNYT⁩, exploring the many societal complexities reflected in the journey of one man who would rather live unhoused than take antipsychotic medication. Heartbreaking. https://t.co/c9IyNqbOE7

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

Parents of NYC teenagers: Have you used the free online therapy program for kids 13-17 (Teenspace)?
@EllenBarryNYT and I wrote about it recently. Here's a link that bypasses the paywall for people who aren't subscribers: https://t.co/7syU1V1q3w

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

@SmithDanaG @nytimes Congrats again Dana!

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

And one of the best parts (given the shortage of providers) is that it's not absolutely necessary to work face-to-face with an expert. There are apps that can offer strong guidance and even an affordable, reputable online program.

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

If you were to ask most people to tell you the best evidence-based treatment for chronic insomnia, I don't think you would hear a chorus of "C.B.T.-I." !
So here is a primer on what those letters mean and why it works.

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

C.B.T.-I. isn't for everyone but it helps most people, provided that they are also addressing any underlying physical problems. When it does work, it takes as little as four weeks.

[Annie Correal @anniecorreal]

Today’s episode features @tarangoNYT with chilling details about the search for the missing on Maui.

Also @alanfeuer on the possible consequences of Trump’s online attacks and @cdcaron on the national ADHD-drug shortage.

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

And for fans of the New York Times Audio app, I spoke about this story today on The Headlines. Check it out here: https://t.co/aj4pGv5Xuu

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

For nearly a year, Americans with A.D.H.D. have faced a shortage of drugs to treat it. I took a look at how this is affecting kids and their parents, who are scrambling to adapt with no end in sight. https://t.co/qFdRwoNzUD

[Christina Caron @cdcaron]

A huge thanks to @drkalicyrus who was the first person to show me just how much chaos doctors and their patients are facing -- without her this article might not have come to fruition