Katja Ridderbusch
@katjaridderbusch.bsky.social
Journalist covering public safety, police and health care | German by birth, American by choice, Atlantan by design | Recent bylines in
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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
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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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November 15, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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...
www.npr.org/2025/10/28/n...
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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...
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...
kffhealthnews.org
October 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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...
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
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#tacticaldiet #firstresponderwellness
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www.police1.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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...
#tacticaldiet #firstresponderwellness
www.police1.com/wellness-wee...
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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...
January 13, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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...
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...
#construction #mentalhealth #constructionsafety
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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.
alabamareflector.com
January 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
#construction #mentalhealth #constructionsafety
alabamareflector.com/2025/01/08/b...
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🧠🇺🇸 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: https://buff.ly/4j2eAE4 #HealthJournalism #Veterans #MentalHealth
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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January 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
🧠🇺🇸 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: https://buff.ly/4j2eAE4 #HealthJournalism #Veterans #MentalHealth
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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?...
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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
"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with independent writer Katja Ridderbusch
YouTube video by Mitch Leff 2020
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December 27, 2024 at 11:19 PM
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
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
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.
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"4 Questions Journalist Spotlight" with independent writer Katja Ridderbusch
YouTube video by Mitch Leff 2020
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December 23, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyLp...
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...
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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December 11, 2024 at 3:40 PM
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...
Reposted by Katja Ridderbusch
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...
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.
www.gpb.org
December 11, 2024 at 3:13 AM
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...
