Behavioral Health
When the world treats you differently after weight loss
For those who have bariatric surgery, changes in appearance happen quickly, creating new social situations to navigate.
3 years ago
Can NJ park visitors share the land with off-road vehicles? And, a mystery illness leading to thousands of bird fatalities in the region.
Air Date: August 9, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Wolf wants lawmakers to extend opioid emergency declaration
In a letter to the General Assembly, Tom Wolf said he plans an Aug. 5 renewal of the disaster emergency declaration first issued in January 2018.
4 years ago
Delaware issues fines to insurers for not treating people with mental health or substance abuse issues as fairly as they treat others.
4 years ago
Listen 1:35City Controller’s audit finds Philly’s behavioral health contractor overspent, lacked accountability
The audit of Community Behavioral Health was the first look in 20 years at spending for the HealthChoices Behavioral Healthcare Program.
4 years ago
Philly awards 20 grants to Kensington groups battling opioid crisis
City officials sent a total of $200,000 to 20 community groups dedicated to improving the quality of life in the epicenter of Philadelphia's opioid crisis.
4 years ago
How does adult guardianship work in the Philadelphia region?
The Britney Spears case in California — where adult guardianship is called conservatorship — has cast a spotlight on issues nationwide.
4 years ago
Lawmakers renew call for stronger addiction treatment oversight as two Pa. providers charged
Two Philadelphia addiction treatment providers face criminal charges for allegedly bribing recovery homes for referrals and forcing patients into substandard care.
4 years ago
Anxiety can feel like a buzzing electric current that fuels our thoughts and behaviors. There are the well-known symptoms — chest pains ...
Air Date: June 25, 2021
Listen 49:19Can you tamp down your over-the-top startle response?
Jumping at the slightest little thing can be annoying and embarrassing. Why do some people startle so easily, and can they do anything about it?
4 years ago
Listen 14:42How to stop worrying and learn to love the unknown
People can reframe their relationship with uncertainty and that can help relieve some of their anxiety.
4 years ago
Listen 5:52Mentoring program for Black men in Delaware looks to go global
The Wilmington-based ReManned Project hopes to connect 10,000 Black men with mentors to help process trauma and find success in their work and personal lives.
4 years ago
Healing the invisible wounds of war
Millions of veterans and service members struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. -- 20 die by suicide every day. How have veterans coped during the pandemic?
Air Date: May 28, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:13The patch, the gum, lozenges, medication — it seems like there are endless ways to quit smoking. But for some people, none of them work ...
Air Date: May 14, 2021
Listen 50:08Sacred tobacco and American Indians, tradition and conflict
American Indians have the highest smoking rates in the country: US commercialization of tobacco continues to complicate sacred use of the plant.
4 years ago
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