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Author Archives: Taylor Knopf

Taylor Knopf writes about mental health, including addiction and harm reduction. She lives in Raleigh and previously wrote for The News & Observer. Knopf has a bachelor's degree in sociology with a minor in journalism.

A mom, dad and their daughter walk down the street with a large black dog and small brown dog. The daughter was admitted to Brynn Marr hospital in 2022.
Posted inMental Health

NC psych hospital failed to provide ‘safe and therapeutic’ environment, feds say

by Taylor Knopf May 10, 2023May 22, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to stigma attached to mental illness and sexual assault, this article assigns the pseudonym Marie to a child committed to a psychiatric hospital. Her parents are identified by their first names only. A caution: This article mentions suicide and sexual assault. If you need mental health support, call or text 988 or […]

A little boy who is alone on a playground runs to the jungle gym.
Posted inChildren's Health

NC mental health organizations push back against plan to streamline care for foster children

by Taylor Knopf April 19, 2023April 18, 2023
white fentanyl powder at the bottom of a test tube
Posted inState Health Policy

NC prosecutors want harsher punishments for drug dealers. Advocates say their proposal will cause more overdoses.

by Taylor Knopf March 27, 2023March 26, 2023
A man stands at a podium talking, while another man, who is wearing a mask against COVID, stands behind him. They're both wearing suits and ties.
Posted inMental Health

NC Governor announces proposal to invest $1 billion in mental health services

by Taylor Knopf March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
A grab bag with cottons, cookers, alcohol wipes, syringes and a list of treatment resources put together by North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.
Posted inSubstance Use

Delays of opioid settlement funds strain nonprofits offering substance use treatment, housing

by Taylor Knopf February 16, 2023February 15, 2023
we see a man in a suit and tie facing the camera. He's listening to a man talking about his psychiatric advance directive and we see only the back of his head.
Posted inMental Health

Health providers sometimes ignore mental health patients’ documented wishes during treatment

by Taylor Knopf February 7, 2023February 6, 2023

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