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WHYY's Behavioral Health news reporting is supported by a grant from:
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By Maiken Scott - November 20th, 2009
Gathering around the Thanksgiving table families often find themselves discussing tough issues around aging. Maybe the family's elders suddenly appear to be more frail, and in need of assistance. Or the aging parents feel like their kids are overbearing and trying to run their lives. How can families navigate issues such as independence, assistance, or sharing the care responsibilities among relatives?
November 12th, 2009
Democratic leadership in the U.S. House considers the passage of the House health care overhaul bill a victory — but the votes didn't fall strictly along party lines. Track how Congressional Representatives from this region voted, and why.
October 30th, 2009
On Oct. 15, about 35 behavioral health professionals gathered in WHYY's Civic Space to dig more deeply into the issues raised at the June 18th premiere of the Fred Friendly seminar "Minds on the Edge: Facing Mental Illness". Participate in the discussion »
September 24th, 2009
WHYY has the latest on the global spread of swine flu and its impact on the Delaware Valley. Get the latest updates.
September 8th, 2009
As the debate over the final shape of the legislation continues, WHYY's Health+Science desk keeps you informed with the latest developments on healthcare reform.
September 1st, 2009
No sector is more important to Philadelphia's regional economy than "Eds and Meds," higher education and health care. Participate in the discussion of how to grow our regions leading role in the eds-meds sector in the future.
August 5th, 2009
After the first public screening of "Minds on the Edge" about 120 people broke up into smaller groups to discuss the issues raised by the program and how they play out in the Philadelphia region. WHYY is making those reports available and invites you to join the continuing conversation.
By Kerry Grens - July 24th, 2009
Explorers are mapping the fine details of the Delaware Bay – on the hunt for an oasis in the sand.
July 20th, 2009
WHYY's Behavioral Health reporter Maiken Scott takes a look at the latest developments in the field of autism in a two-part radio series Wednesday and Thursday morning, and a live web chat Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd, 3 – 4 PM.
By Maiken Scott - June 21st, 2009
We follow one woman's battle with depression as she takes part in a University of Pennsylvania study on DBS – Deep Brain Stimulation.
