Michele Cohen Marill

In a time of school shootings and routine lockdown drills, children are fighting off worries, spreading kindness – and talking about their feelings.

If the chaos of everyday life is keeping you up at night, maybe you need a true escape. You can find your dream retreat in nature or in luxury—without leaving the metro.

It’s heavenly to drift softly into slumber at bedtime—but that doesn’t always happen, and for some people, falling asleep is a nightmare. We asked sleep medicine physicians Nancy Collop at the Emory Sleep Center and Hitendra Patel at the Wellstar Sleep Program about insomnia and what to do about it. Here’s a summary of their advice.

In a 24-hour world, the city might never sleep—but you should. Studies have shown Georgia is one of the most sleep-deprived states in the nation. Here’s advice from local experts for insomniacs and anyone just trying to get a better night’s rest.

As the US homeless population grows older and sicker, new programs in Denver, Colorado, and elsewhere link care, services, and housing.

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How counselors are helping grieving students in Winder, Ga. Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia —delivered to your inbox five times a week.

Following another school shooting, Georgia has set up a recovery center, churches and health providers to provide emotional support.