Behavioral Health

The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.

If you’re considering using cannabis for anxiety, here are some resources that could be useful.

People with opioid addiction are leaving hospitals against medical advice as often as one in six times, a significant rise over previous years.

People with mental illness who commit certain crimes in N.J. may be diverted out of the criminal justice system.

Muriel Alston found a support group for parents of children with substance use disorder “solely by accident.” Now, she’s helping others navigate difficult holiday seasons.

Philly’s Community Doula Support Program launched in early 2020 in response to rising drug overdose deaths among pregnant and postpartum people.

A conflict management expert on navigating unwanted comments and conversations at the dinner table. Plus, award-winning author Ayana Mathis talks about her latest novel.

The virtual reality training program is a nine-minute video that can be viewed on virtual reality headsets, Android smartphones, and online.

The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago, nurses said.

The bill creates a zoning law that would prohibit sites across most of Philadelphia. City Council is expected to override the mayor’s veto.

The funding will go toward harm reduction-related projects, including strategies that address racial disparities in overdose deaths.

The mixture of stimulants like cocaine and meth with highly potent synthetic opioids is a fast-growing driver of fatal overdoses in the U.S.

The reality show 'Couples Therapy' puts real-life couples sessions with Dr. Orna Guralnik on camera. Guralnik joins us to talk about relationships and therapy.

The new West Philadelphia location marks the city’s fifth crisis response center for people experiencing mental health emergencies.