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Behavioral Health

A person stands at a podium.
NPR
Health

The White House unveils a new system to track and better prevent opioid overdoses

The Biden administration will use data from EMS first responders to track overdoses.

3 years ago

Supervised injection site supporters in Philadelphia rallied outside a federal hearing Thursday to determine if the proposed Safehouse would violate the federal Controlled Substances Act.
Courts & Law

Philly’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.

3 years ago

This July 23, 2018 file photo shows packets of buprenorphine, a drug which controls heroin and opioid cravings, in Greenfield, Mass. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
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.

3 years ago

A teacher sits at a desk in an empty classroom.
Education
Billy Penn

75% of Philadelphia district schools don’t have a full-time special education manager, leaving teachers seeking more support

The position is often laid atop regular teaching responsibilities, forcing a difficult balancing act.

3 years ago

Members of Black Men Run Philly. (Anthony Beltran Rivera/WHYY)
Health

‘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 Pulse
Health

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 49:39
A woman sits on a couch in front of a therapist.
Health

Increasing 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

In this Tuesday, July 3, 2018, photo, a used syringe is seen in a disposal container. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Health

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

Materials necesarry for administering naloxone are visible.
Health

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

Rodney Dean (left) speaks with Woodbury Junior-Senior High School resource officer Ryan Alcott (middle) and Woodbury Police Chief Thomas Ryan (right) at a press conference announcing a new law requiring New Jersey schools to implement school threat assessment teams. (Tennyson Donyéa / WHYY)
Education

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

An up-close image of a package of Naloxone in someone's hand.
Community

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

Sign for Crozer Health
Health

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

(Canva Illustration/Paige Bessler)
Radio Times
Health

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 49:14
People hold signs calling for more mental health support.
Health
NJ Spotlight

N.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.

3 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. (photo/Rachel McDonald)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

The Secret Life of Secrets

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

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