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For Arizona Families With Immunocompromised Kids, The Pandemic Is A Nightmare. A Nonprofit Is Helping Them

No kisses for new babies — some NYC hospitals separate moms from newborns over coronavirus fears

Dr. Rahil Briggs offers commentary on the imposed postpartum protocols of some New York City hospitals, require new mothers to be distanced from their newborn babies in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel Coronavirus.

Maintaining emotional health amid ‘stay at home’ orders

Dr. Rahil Briggs joins Fox News’ Arthel Neville, highlighting how families can maintain emotional health during stay-at-home orders during the novel Coronavirus pandemic in this video clip.

Love and Structure Will Carry Us Through

This New York Times article details how family structure and compassion can mitigate the long-term emotional and physical effects of quarantine on children, including commentary from Dr. Rahil Briggs.

Broken Places

Roger Weisberg’s film ‘ Broken Places’ details the longterm effects of trauma in early childhood. Including commentary from nationally renowned experts in the field, including HealthySteps National Director, Rahil Briggs, PsyD.

New Mothers on the Brink

With rates of postpartum depression and anxiety on the rise, this article details the harrowing experiences some new mothers face, including commentary from early childhood experts.

From surviving their parents’ murder to being lost in the woods, how young children survive the worst

This ABC News articles sheds light on the resiliency of young children, as they face life-or-death situations and fight for survival.

‘Toxic stress’ on children can harm their lifelong learning, mental and physical health

This USA Today article details the harmful long-term effects of toxic stress on children. Including commentary from medical experts and physicians.