Behavioral Health
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
Survey points to gaps in Pennsylvania autism services
A new survey sheds light on the needs for services and opportunities for the 30,000 children and adults affected by autism in Pennsylvani ...
13 years ago
Stressed-out parents, stressed-out kids
Think you pulled off another holiday season without your kids ever knowing just how stressed out you were? Think again! Research s ...
13 years ago
In 10 years, use of psychiatric drugs rises 20 percent in U.S.
One in four American women is taking medications for conditions such as depression or anxiety. That’s just one of the startling fin ...
13 years ago
New Jersey psychologists sue insurers over privacy
New Jersey psychologists are suing two insurance companies, claiming the insurers are asking for intimate details about their patients ...
13 years ago
Philly sports fans struggle with emotional losses
It was a devastating weekend for Philly sports fans, with crushing losses for both the Phillies and the Eagles. Two dream teams, two nigh ...
13 years ago