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In a pilot study, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania found that opioids may affect how people respond to small, cute creatures ...
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West Philadelphia clinic offers mental health help for veterans and their families
A new mental health clinic for veterans and their families has opened in West Philadelphia. The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic is ...
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Genetic test pinpoints best treatment for mental illness — but many reluctant to try it
People are generally enthusiastic about undergoing genetic testing to find out which medications could help treat their heart disease or ...
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ListenIntegrating mental health and HIV care could mean better treatment, longer lives
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Promoting efforts to prevent domestic abuse, men’s group sets Philadelphia rally
Members of a men’s group and other activists will gather Wednesday in Philadelphia’s Board Game Art Park for performances, fo ...
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Anchoring or enabling? New book explores caring for children with simultaneous disorders
Nearly eight million Americans suffer from co-occurring substance abuse disorders and mental illness. And when a young person has co-occu ...
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At Philly summit, medical professionals discuss new approach to addiction
In 2015, more people died of opioid-related causes than by homicide in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, more than 100 doctors and medical ...
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Thanks to grant, Pa. consortium can help more people with mental health needs get insurance
A consortium of behavioral health groups in Pennsylvania has won a $453,000 grant to help people with mental health needs get insurance t ...
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Amid rising overdose deaths, Philly public walk to proclaim you can beat addiction
Surviving an addiction is no small feat. Overdose related deaths went up by 50 percent in the past few years in Philadelphia. But th ...
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Acting to change in face of bullying that targets Asian-American, Pacific Islander kids
After a White House task force found Asian-American and Pacific Islander kids are targeted by bullies, it has offered recommendations to ...
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Addressing racial, ethnic disparities in availablility of mental health care for kids
A new study shows that white children access mental health care services at a higher rate than black or Latino children. The autho ...
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