
Mental Health
When family estrangement sets you free
Eamon Dolan severed his relationship with his abus ...
Air Date: March 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges
Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.
2 weeks ago
Man grabs Philadelphia police officer’s gun outside hospital, shoots him before being fatally shot
The man was driven to a psychiatric hospital in a police van but was not handcuffed because he had agreed to go voluntarily.
2 weeks ago
New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students
The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.
3 weeks ago
Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows
A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:04St. Georges High School to open new in-house mental health center in Middletown, Del.
St. Georges High School opens Delaware's largest Sean’s room, a student-centered mental health space offering peer support and resources to foster well-being and community.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:45On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.
Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Plastic surgery regret — what causes it, and how to avoid it
At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.
4 weeks ago
Listen 15:29A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected
Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.
4 weeks ago
Listen 10:50‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis
It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?
1 month ago
Listen 34:30Some scientists and government agencies are concerned over the test’s impact on animals, and whether it is still useful for research.
1 month ago
Listen 11:50Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.
1 month ago
Listen 1:02Gambling's new frontier: The explosive growth of online sports betting
As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for the Super Bowl, fans are placing their bets - a lot of them on their phones with platforms like FanDuel and DraftKings. Are you worried?
Air Date: February 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:01Delaware veterans heal, connect and build community at new artistic pilot program
The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.
2 months ago
Listen 1:25Autism, neurodivergence and our diagnosis culture
The term "neurodivergent" has emerged as a popular buzzword often featured in social media bios. But what does it really mean? How does it relate to formal diagnoses?
Air Date: January 29, 2025 12:00 pm
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