
Behavioral Health
Thousands walk in Philly to raise funds for suicide prevention
Close to 2,000 people participated in an 18-mile overnight walk through Philadelphia this weekend to help prevent suicide. The event, org ...
11 years ago
Watching fictional violence on TV makes Americans more afraid
A lot of people share the idea that the volume of crime stories on the 6 o’clock news can make viewers more fearful. But what about ...
11 years ago
Exploring beliefs that lead to stigmatization of mental illness finds surprising reason
Mental illness carries a lot of stigma — that’s well known to researchers and to people who struggle with these disorders. Pe ...
11 years ago
As elder abuse cases increase in Pa., state launches awareness campaign
Gov. Tom Corbett has declared June “Elder Abuse Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania. “I often say elder abuse is Am ...
11 years ago
Summer gives some people a serious headache
For some people, summer is a serious headache — literally. Cluster headaches affect about a million Americans and typically start a ...
11 years ago
Adding up costs for lifetime of autism care
New research puts a lifetime price tag on having this disorder: $2.4 million. That’s how much it costs to care for a person with au ...
11 years ago
Suicides more likely to occur in the middle of the night, study finds
People are more likely to commit suicide in the middle of the night, according to new research from the University of Pennsylvania. ...
11 years ago
Philadelphians pledge to listen to those with mental illnesses
Hundreds of Philadelphians made a simple promise Tuesday — to listen to people struggling with mental health problems. ...
11 years ago
Mild air, but chilly water greets Rehoboth plunge
The air temperature may have been in the 50’s, but the Atlantic Ocean was near the freezing mark when thousands took a dip Sunday i ...
11 years ago
Super Bowl Sunday a good time for addicted gamblers to consider future
With New Jersey hosting its first Super Bowl ever, excitement has been growing across the state. Even more importantly, betting is alread ...
11 years ago
N.J. Legislature to debate ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for kids
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure to ban a controversial treatment called “conversion therapy” for minors. ...
12 years ago
The holidays are a challenge for the grief-stricken
There’s no magic wand for coping with grief around the holidays. But opening up about it can help. Susan Garruto is an opera ...
12 years ago
Making New Year’s resolutions about helping others
What if making a New Year’s resolution meant committing to mentoring a child or volunteering with a charity? A local campaign ...
12 years ago
Backpack exhibit at Love Park draws attention to suicide of college students
A traveling display of 1100 backpacks called “Send Silence Packing” – brought attention to the issue of suicide on coll ...
13 years ago
Binge eating is common yet misunderstood
It’s the most common eating disorder, but it often goes undiagnosed or is misdiagnosed. Participants in this week’s Bin ...
13 years ago