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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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Antibody testing is crucial to figuring out the extend of COVID-19's spread, how deadly it is, and when we might be able to end social distancing.
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With services moving online, tough times for those who rely on in-person support.
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"Without sustained support, we will see kids not make gains in the way they might need to."
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The pandemic has forced providers to start treating outpatients online and on the phone.
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During COVID-19 people struggling with addiction who aren’t able to meet in-person for 12-step programs and therapy sessions are turning to telehealth services.
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San Bernardino County is taking additional steps to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks at skilled nursing facilities.
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L.A. County announced Friday that three additional COVID-19 testing sites have come online. As more testing happens, the number of confirmed cases is expected to jump.
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Fifty-one residents and six staff members at the Cedar Mountain nursing home in Yucaipa have tested positive for COVID-19. Two infected residents have died.
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'We're sending our frontline workers to a war zone without protection,' state Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes said.
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One board and care operator describes "cabin fever times 10."
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The freezing of adult day programs is putting extra strain on people who run board and care homes.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone’s mental health as we’re forced to limit face-to-face interaction, but the psychological toll can be especially hard for people living with mental illness.
