Behavioral Health
Free overdose-reversing drug naloxone will be distributed in September across Pa.
The drug, which can save someone from an opioid overdose, will be available at 95 locations around Pa. Sept. 18 and 25.
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Eagles build room in Linc for fans with sensory needs
They became the first NFL team to create a fully dedicated sensory room inside their stadium.
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Bioethics and changing health care
The era of modern medicine has seen a wave of new technology and lifesaving treatments. But should we be asking tougher questions about these medical advances?
Air Date: September 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Put down the phones and let’s talk, these teenagers say
These days, limiting time spent on smartphones is a challenge for adults and teenagers alike.
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Listen 4:44Inclusive school climate stressed as one way to prevent student violence
A recent training for a group in Pa. addressed the softer skills around how to assess and prevent threats.
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Teen brains require many z’s, for many reasons
Some middle and high schools in the area are starting their school days later, which experts say will result in healthier, less troublemaking students.
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Listen 6:42Pa. counties encouraged by landmark J&J opioid decision in Oklahoma
Local attorneys hope the landmark Oklahoma decision against the powerhouse drug manufacturer will set a precedent for similar cases in Pennsylvania.
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N.J. service providers say ‘harm reduction’ working on opioids, but more can be done
Participants at a Trenton workshop said funders and others looking to measure progress may not see it in the strategy of aiding drug users where they are.
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What counts as saving a life? United States v. Safehouse kicks off
Lawyers for the nonprofit proposing a supervised injection site compared it to ERs, syringe exchanges. U.S. attorneys said the difference is they’re legal.
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Rediscovering fun: Why grown-ups need to play
Playing doesn't end with childhood. It's important for adults too, just in a different way.
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Listen 12:31WellSpan Philhaven closure leaves autistic children without care
WellSpan says it's helping families find new service providers, but with a shortage of certified therapists in the region, some families say no one is available fill the gap.
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Why is it harder for military families to get behavioral health care?
These families have access to care, but getting appointments can be harder than it is for civilians, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia research says.
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Fentanyl cleanups can cost up to $50,000 each, thanks to urban legend
The likelihood of accidental OD is severely overhyped.
6 years ago
Del. police to notify schools when a student experiences trauma at home
Delaware Gov. Carney has signed legislation requiring police to notify schools if a student has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event.
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Nostalgia means everything old can be new again. In the brain, memory meets emotion to make us feel good (mostly) — and sometimes like spending money.
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