Widespread Coverage Of Serial Rapist Case A Landmine For Sexual Assault Survivors
Experts offer way survivors can mitigate the PTSD that may be triggered by the arrest of alleged the Golden State Killer, who terrorized dozens of California women in the 1970s and ‘80s.
Capital Public Radio:
How Sexual Assault Survivors Can Manage PTSD Triggered By Media Coverage
Ongoing coverage of the East Area Rapist case can trigger PTSD responses for sexual assault survivors. Two experts join to discuss how media coverage can impact survivors and what resources are available to help manage it. (Ruyak, 5/2)
In other public health news —
The San Diego Union-Tribune:
Bishops Call On Church, Science To Unite In Mental Health Cause
Citing compassionate care for people with mental health issues as a Christian duty, Catholic bishops in California issued a letter Wednesday calling for cooperation among church members, medical professionals and researchers to improve care for people experiencing disorders, depression and addictions. Released in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the pastoral letter from the California Catholic Conference of Bishops calls for “all Catholics and people of goodwill” to move past stigmatization and toward ministry and care. (Warth, 5/2)
KBAK:
Preschool Not Cooperating With Public Health Over Lead Concerns
Brilliant Minds Academy, the private preschool where high levels of lead were found last week, is not talking to reporters, public health, or even parents about what they're doing to ensure their school is safe for children. Matt Constantine, director of Kern County Public Health, said his department wants to reach all parents at the preschool to find out if their child has risk of lead poisoning. ...Brilliant Minds falls under the licensing of California's Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Their Fresno office has the authority to close the school if Kern County Public Health recommends such action be taken. But a spokesperson said they are waiting for guidance from Kern County Public Health before taking any action. Constantine said they can't make an informed decision until Brilliant Minds Academy gives them the information they've requested. (Gross, 5/2)