Behavioral Health

Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

Psychologist David Maloney, author of "Procrastination Decoded," shares his personal journey and methods for breaking the procrastination habit.

The stickers, along with deputy training, are designed to help officers interact appropriately when approaching someone with autism.

The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians have risen every year since 2018, but preliminary numbers for 2023 show a drop.

A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.

The $1.2 million in Health Resources and Services Administration federal grants is to bring more behavioral health options into primary care.

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.