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Robert Garrova
What I cover
I’m always on the hunt for esoteric history and strange haunts since my first LAist/KPCC internship over a decade ago. And I break down complicated mental health stories in a place where the L.A. County jail is the de-facto mental health institution and the system of care can feel intractable.
My background
I started at LAist as an intern back in 2013. My public media journey includes time directing Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal and being very cold as a reporter in New Hampshire.
My goals
I want my coverage to fascinate and surprise SoCal residents, even the ones who have been here the longest. And I want my mental health stories to help people living with mental illness and their families understand complicated systems of care while feeling less alone in their journey.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear from you if you have feedback or concerns about Explore LA or mental health stories. You can reach out by email, rgarrova@laist.com
Stories by Robert Garrova
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For first responders and medical workers, dealing with coronavirus means not only coping with the stress of the job, but the stress of "are we going to bring this home to our families?"
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For first responders and medical workers, dealing with coronavirus means not only coping with the stress of the job, but the stress of worrying: "are we going to bring this home to our families?"
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The county is trying to identify inmates with mental health needs who are being released so it can match them up with services.
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“We should look at it as a public health crisis that’s within a crisis,” said the chair of the State Senate Select Committee on Mental Health.
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"What we're experiencing right now is a persistent, chronic, ubiquitous threat that doesn't really have an off switch," one expert says.
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An activist calls for more financial help for people working in transportation, warehouses, grocery stores and education.
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"There is no economy without our service workers out there every day risking their lives," says a union leader.
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An analysis of about a month's worth of unemployment claims estimates statewide unemployment has hit 20%.
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The California Policy Lab analysis finds one out of three workers in the hotel and food services industries have applied for benefits.
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A program that helps victims of domestic violence is trying to prevent some abuse with food and toys.
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As of Wednesday afternoon, 570 inmates and 10 staff at Terminal Island had tested positive. Two inmates have died.
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Staff at L.A.'s Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has started phoning abuse victims to ask what they need to relieve some of the stress caused by the pandemic.
