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Katja Ridderbusch

@katjaridderbusch.bsky.social
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Journalist covering public safety, police and health care | German by birth, American by choice, Atlantan by design | Recent bylines in @npr.org @thetimesofisrael.bsky.social www.katja-ridderbusch.com

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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Check out this powerful story by @charlottehuff.bsky.social about the harmful cycle of shame and blame in healthcare, where shame instilled in doctors during medical training is often, sometimes inadvertently, passed on to patients. For @kffhealthnews.org and @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/10/28/n...
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These doctors want to break the cycle of shame and blame in medicine
Shaming is common in medical school and unfortunately, sometimes in the doctor's office. Some doctors are trying to teach medical students awareness of the problem so they don't perpetuate the cycle.
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KFF Health News @kffhealthnews.org · 10/10/2025
First responders experience repeated exposure to traumatic events. Is ketamine paired with psychotherapy a solution to their widespread depression and PTSD? @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social explores the issue. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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Cops on Ketamine? Largely Unregulated Mental Health Treatment Faces Hurdles - KFF Health News
Ketamine, long used as an anesthetic or illegal party drug, is being combined with psychotherapy to treat severe depression and post-traumatic stress — a potential tool for those with high trauma rate...
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Balanced nutrition helps support the health and resiliency of first responders. But guidelines must be practical, easy to implement and custom-tailored to unpredictable and demanding work schedules. My latest for #Police1. #tacticaldiet #firstresponderwellness www.police1.com/wellness-wee...
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 13/01/2025
The man in charge of social media platforms used by billions should show some moral courage, writes @jemima.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/682c...
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Suicide and substance use soar in the construction industry. Contractors and trade associations are taking action. My latest for @kffhealthnews.bsky.social and @alabamareflector.com #construction #mentalhealth #constructionsafety alabamareflector.com/2025/01/08/b...
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Beyond Hard Hats: Mental Struggles Become the Deadliest Construction Industry Danger • Alabama Reflector
The physical hazards of construction work have long been a focus of safety professionals but attention on the psychosocial hazards is new.
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Association of Health Care Journalists @healthjournalism.org · 09/01/2025
🧠🇺🇸 A journalist's investigation reveals high cancellation rates for veterans' mental health appointments—what’s causing the delays, and how does it impact care? Read the story: buff.ly/4j2eAE4 #HealthJournalism #Veterans #MentalHealth
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Journalist uncovers high cancellation rates for veterans' mental health appointments
Learn how Military.com reporter Patricia Kime revealed high cancellation rates for veterans' mental health appointments.
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Mitch Leff @mitchleff.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
This week, our “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” shines on independent writer Katja Ridderbusch. This is our final episode of 2024 and our 24th of this season! Coolest Thing – She has a huge collection of rubber duckies! youtu.be/gyLp8ACngX8?... @prsageorgia @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with independent writer Katja Ridderbusch
YouTube video by Mitch Leff 2020
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Honored and thrilled to be invited on Atlanta’s iconic “4 Questions Journalist Spotlight” podcast by host extraordinaire, @mitchleff.bsky.social. We talked about freelancing, Sesame Street, target shooting and everything in between. www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyLp...
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with independent writer Katja Ridderbusch
YouTube video by Mitch Leff 2020
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Enjoyed profiling Columbia Southern University's criminal justice program and interviewing some amazing female law enforcement leaders along the way. For Police1. www.police1.com/women-in-law...
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How a college degree improves performance, helps female officers advance
Research shows that obtaining a formal education can increase critical thinking, boost chances for promotion and level the playing field for women in law enforcement.
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Ellen Eldridge @elleneldridge27.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
For the past four years, federal rules have required hospitals to post their prices for everything from a surgical procedure to Band-Aids. But a new report shows many hospitals in Georgia are not doing that. www.gpb.org/news/2024/12...
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Most Georgia hospitals fail to comply with federal price listing rule until fined
Only 21 of 51 (41%) Georgia hospitals reviewed were fully complying with the federal Hospital Price Transparency rule, according to a new report.
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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Suspected gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s shooting death reportedly traveled on bus from Atlanta to New York
Law enforcement officials said Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed around 6:45 a.m. as he walked alone to the New York Hilton Midtown from a nearby hotel on Wednesday.
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Katja Ridderbusch @katjaridderbusch.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
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Photographer for German press agency killed in Syria as rebels push for control of key city | CNN
A Syrian photographer working for the German press agency DPA has been killed in an airstrike in the Hama countryside, where the government forces of Bashar al-Assad are involved in fierce fighting wi...
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