Dr. Jennifer Payne
Coverage of Dr. Jennifer Payne in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive photos, timeline trace Brooke Hanlon's life as friend says case is 'so unusual even for a murder'
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old therapist, was found fatally stabbed in her Chester, New Jersey home on June 6. The investigation into her murder remains unsolved, with no suspect or person of interest identified after two months. Her friend Jennifer Payne described the case as 'unusual even for a murder' and shared insights into Hanlon's life in Boston.
- Slain New Jersey therapist’s grad school roommate recounts friendship with couple during time in Boston
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old New Jersey therapist, was found fatally stabbed in her home. Jennifer Payne, her former graduate school roommate at Northeastern University, described their close friendship during their time in Boston. Authorities have not identified a suspect, and Hanlon's husband, Conor, has not made a public statement or been charged.
- Most new moms get the baby blues. But it could be something more serious: postpartum depression
Postpartum depression rates in the U.S. have more than doubled from 9.4% in 2010 to 19% in 2021, according to a 2024 study in JAMA Network Open. The condition, distinct from the common 'baby blues,' can lead to severe symptoms like despair, anxiety, and suicidal risk if untreated. Experts emphasize screening and treatment to protect maternal and infant health.