health_tweets: 61160

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rowid id user created_at full_text retweet_count favorite_count State Abbreviation State Health Department Website
61160 61159 1260223309653913603 44961877 2020-05-12T15:00:25+00:00 "Disasters are known to be followed by increases in PTSD, depression, substance use, suicidal thoughts, domestic violence and child abuse. However, we can minimize these effects by taking advantage of available emotional support and treatment resources.ā€¯https://health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/Maryland-Department-of-Health-offers-mental-health-support-to-frontline-workers-during-COVID-19-pandemic-.aspx 0 1 Maryland MD Maryland Department of Health https://health.maryland.gov/pages/home.aspx