
Behavioral Health
Fentanyl test strips become decriminalized this week under new Pennsylvania law
Fentanyl test strips, which can detect the deadly synthetic opioid in drugs, were previously considered as illegal drug paraphernalia under state law.
2 years ago
Chester County to introduce mobile mental health crisis unit as part of revamped 3-pillar system
Chester County hopes to deploy the mobile mental health crisis teams starting July 2023 as part of a new three-pillar approach to mental and behavioral health services.
2 years ago
‘This was going to be a tidal wave’: What makes pandemic grief similar to violent death grief
Researchers find that pandemic grief is on par with violent-death grief — and what makes both so traumatic
2 years ago
Listen 14:28Philly’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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.
3 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.
3 years 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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
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