
Behavioral Health
The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses
The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses.
6 months ago
Philly’s Safehouse pushes DOJ for earlier decision on the legality of supervised injection sites
Philadelphia’s Safehouse says the U.S. Department of Justice is out of time to make a decision on supervised injection sites.
6 months ago
New study: Buprenorphine proves safer for infants than methadone treatment during pregnancy
A new study, led by a Rutgers researcher, found that buprenorphine, rather than methadone, may be safer for infants born to mothers getting treatment for opioid use disorder.
6 months ago
The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.
7 months ago
‘We need to be represented’: Philly group is encouraging Black men to run
Running is an activity used to improve physical health and well-being, but for members of Black Men Run Philly, it provides a sense of community and representation.
8 months ago
The Battle Over Autism Therapy ABA
When Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) first emerged on the national stage, it was hailed as a ray of hope. It was an intensive, interactiv ...
Air Date: October 7, 2022
Listen 49:39Increasing numbers of Black Americans report mental health concerns, survey finds
An annual survey from CVS Health and Morning Consult found that more Black Americans are reporting mental health concerns.
8 months ago
Bucks County opens collection boxes for used needles, syringes
County leaders said the sharps collection initiative is a first step in harm reduction and substance abuse prevention.
9 months ago
Pennsylvania naloxone mailing program tops 10,000 doses
A new program that allows naloxone to be mailed to those who want it is being credited with helping reduce the number of fatal overdoses in the state.
9 months ago
New Jersey schools must develop threat assessment teams by next summer
While many school districts already have “zero tolerance” policies in place, the new law is designed to provide mental health resources to help resolve students' issues.
10 months ago
Naloxone giveaway part of Trenton baseball team’s Addiction Awareness Night
As part of their ongoing addiction awareness campaign, the Trenton Thunder will give away naloxone during Saturday’s game.
10 months ago
Delco reaches agreement with Crozer Health to keep behavioral health services intact
The agreement does not include the restoration of other shuttered services and units within the hospitals.
10 months ago
Accepting our bodies: positivity, neutrality and self-esteem
We'll talk about the ever-changing, impossible body image standards for men and women of all ages, and how we can feel more confident about ourselves and the way we look.
Air Date: July 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14N.J. budgets $480.5M to bolster mental health services
Funds are earmarked for children’s programs, suicide prevention, training more mental health professionals, crisis hotline and more.
11 months ago
In The Secret Life of Secrets, Michael Slepian reveals how secrets impact our minds, relationships and more, and gives strategies to make them easier to carry around with us.
Air Date: June 21, 2022 10:00 am
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