Behavioral Health
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.
1 year ago
The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
The Battle Over Autism Therapy ABA
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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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
Listen 49:29Regional Roundup: June 20th 2022
A new mental health hotline expected to roll out; carriage horse protesters back on the street; we remember Dr. Fred Simeone who passed away at the age of 86.
Air Date: June 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Study: Philadelphians with opioid use disorder remained on treatment longer during pandemic
Drexel University researchers call for reduced prescribing restrictions to persist after study finds people with opioid use disorder more likely to stay on their treatment.
2 years ago