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Courtney Wise

Courtney Wise Randolph is the principal writer for MindSite News Daily. She’s a native Detroiter and freelance writer who was host of COVID Diaries: Stories of Resilience, a 2020 project between WDET and Documenting Detroit which won an Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Innovation. Her work has appeared in Detour Detroit, Planet Detroit, Outlier Media, the Detroit Free Press, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Black in the Middle: An Anthology of the Black Midwest, one of the St. Louis Post Dispatch’s Best Books of 2020. She specializes in multimedia journalism, arts and culture, and authentic community storytelling. Wise Randolph studied English and theatre arts at Howard University and has a BA in arts, sociology and Africana studies at Wayne State University. She can be reached at info@mindsitenews.org.

Courtney's Latest Articles

High-Functioning Depression is Quiet But Serious

High-functioning depression can leave people feeling emotionally numb despite keeping up with daily responsibilities.

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Why a Pregnancy Exemption May Not Protect Moms-To-Be Who Are on Medicaid

New Medicaid work requirements could put pregnant women at risk of losing health coverage, threatening prenatal care and maternal health despite pregnancy exemptions.

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Medicaid Changes Under Trump Undermine Care for Pregnant Women, New Moms

New Medicaid work requirements could put pregnant women at risk of losing health coverage.

Midterm Voters Reject GOP’s Health Care Agenda While Doctors, Scientists Win Key Races

Election results put Medicaid cuts, Affordable Care Act subsidies and access to mental health care at the center of the healthcare debate.

Voters Reject Trump Administration’s Policies, Including Its Health Agenda

Election results put Medicaid cuts, Affordable Care Act subsidies and access to mental health care at the center of the healthcare debate.

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For Workers with Long COVID, Asking for Help Now Feels Like a Risk

Workers with long COVID face growing challenges as employer resistance and disability policy changes create uncertainty.

More Research Should be Done on Psychedelics to Treat the Dying, One Doctor Says

Psilocybin may ease fear and anxiety in terminally ill patients, raising questions about psychedelic therapy and end-of-life care.

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Therapy for Mom May Give Baby a Solid Emotional Head Start

Treating depression during pregnancy with talk therapy may improve infant brain development and benefit mother and baby.

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Helping Trick-Or-Treaters With Autism Feel Welcome

This year, make Halloween more inclusive for autistic children with these six tips for welcoming neurodivergent trick-or-treaters.

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Research on “Circadian Depression” May Lead to Tailored Treatment for Sufferers

A new study identifies circadian depression, suggesting that disrupted sleep patterns and body clocks may influence depression symptoms and antidepressant response.

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Training Spanish-Speaking Doulas on How to Boost Maternal Mental Health

A Hartford program trains Spanish-speaking doulas to support Latina mothers through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum mental health challenges.

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The Less Visible AI Harm That No One is Measuring

Researchers warn that AI chatbots may contribute to loneliness and social isolation by replacing human relationships

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How AI Is Erasing Our Core Relationships

Researchers warn that AI chatbots may contribute to loneliness and social isolation by replacing human relationships, calling for better oversight and research.

Going Beyond Consent: Teaching Boys to Speak Up

Raising boys to respect consent, challenge peer pressure, reject rape culture, and stand up against sexual assault on college campuses.

Parents Rethink How to Raise Boys Who Will Stand Up for Women

Parents can raise boys to respect consent, challenge peer pressure, and stand up against sexual assault and harmful masculinity.

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Youth Well-Being Has Plummeted Since Its Height in 2010

Fewer than half of Americans are thriving, with young adults suffering the most.

Superstar Athletes Open Up at Project Healthy Minds 5th Annual World Mental Health Day Festival

Bringing together athletes, entertainers, and mental health experts, the 5th Annual World Mental Health Day Festival featured candid conversations on identity, screen time, and emotional resilience.

The Salon Experience on Rikers Island That Some Hope Could Scale Across the Country

How the Beauty Beyond Bars salon brought renewed confidence and hope to three women preparing for release from Rikers Island.

Star Athletes Open Up About Mental Health at Healthy Minds Festival

Athletes shape how Americans picture strength, which puts them in a unique position to show that male vulnerability belongs in that picture.

Students Keep a Roof Over Each Other’s Heads

Aggie House provides transitional housing for UC Davis students facing housing insecurity, offering peer support and low-cost rent.

‘Fighting government for something you’re entitled to’: Changing Medicaid work rules threaten coverage for millions

New 2027 Medicaid work requirements put millions at risk of losing coverage due to increased administrative red tape and recertification rules.

Nature Rx: A Prescription That May Save Your Life

A healthcare movement that “prescribes” time outdoors and in community to people struggling with their mental health.

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ADHD can make friendships harder for kids. Here’s how parents can help.
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Cornell Assault Prompts Parents to Talk With Their Sons

Sexual assault on campuses nationwide is still a grave problem.