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Grace Segers

@Grace_Segers

former journalist, currently touching grass
Washington, DC Joined May 2013
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Grace Segers @Grace_Segers
Some personal news: Today is my last day at The New Republic. I’m also, at least for now, leaving journalism altogether. I am very proud of the work I’ve done at TNR and throughout my career, but I'm ready to close this chapter of my life and begin another. 1/
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Grace Segers @Grace_Segers
I spoke with young adults of different races, ethnicities, income, gender, sexuality, and home states about mental health. Every one knew someone who died at a young age amid mental health struggles, or whose challenges nearly resulted in their own death.
newrepublic.com/article/214981…
newrepublic.com The Dire National Crisis That Washington Won’t Touch Adolescents and young adults across the country are collapsing under the weight of isolation and pressure to succeed. There’s no easy fix—but it’s past time for Washington to do something.
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Grace Segers @Grace_Segers
We've seen a lot about how young people are struggling with their mental health. I spoke to several young adults from across the country about *why* things are so bad, from their perspectives. My deep dive story on youth mental health:
newrepublic.com/article/214981…
newrepublic.com The Dire National Crisis That Washington Won’t Touch Adolescents and young adults across the country are collapsing under the weight of isolation and pressure to succeed. There’s no easy fix—but it’s past time for Washington to do something.
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