Mental Health

Health experts say seasonal affective disorder symptoms can decrease in April and May, though they may not disappear entirely.

Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.

A look at what causes perfectionism, how it affects our lives and health, and how we can escape its grip.

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?

While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

Officials were motivated by people's calls for helping someone before they reach the legal threshold of being a danger to themselves or others.

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."