
Mental Health
New Jersey students could soon face a ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
A commission tasked with studying social media's effect on adolescents wants sweeping cell phone limits, citing links to anxiety, depression and shorter attention spans.
1 week ago
Listen 1:04Retirement, independence, divorce: The surprising trend after 60
Gray divorce - the only demographic group with a rising divorce rate is people 65 and up. What’s behind this trend? And what are the consequences?
Air Date: September 25, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Pa. House Democrats consider ‘magic mushrooms’ as mental health treatment
A growing body of research has shown that microdoses of psilocybin could be an effective tool for treating mental health illnesses.
2 weeks ago
Cape May County program trains teens to become mental health first responders
Students enrolled in the program are learning the five-step process to notice, ask, listen, connect to a trusted adult and reinforce friendship to help peers in distress.
4 weeks ago
This Philadelphia organization is working to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention
My Brother’s Keeper Cares is hosting its fourth annual “Discovering Mental Wealth” event on Sept. 13 at The Discovery Center in Fairmount Park.
1 month ago
Kids, often barely out of elementary school, are internalizing the idea that their futures depend on getting into an Ivy League school.
1 month ago
Listen 8:07Understanding the latest research on keeping our brains healthy and sharp at any age. From diet, to exercise, technology and more, with Dr. Daniel Monti and Pam Belluck.
Air Date: August 21, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11Older adults are the most socially isolated in America. How do we fix that problem?
According to the surgeon general’s 2023 report on loneliness, a lack of social connection is as dangerous as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
2 months ago
Three years after the school shooting in Uvalde, survivors struggle to find ongoing support
On May 24, 2022, a shooter at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas killed 19 students and two teachers. Survivors still navigate barriers to getting support.
2 months ago
Listen 5:50Cancer survivorship programs and clinics can help patients figure out what long-term recovery might look like and address the physical and mental effects of treatment.
2 months ago
Listen 12:28The overarching mission is to remove people in peril from the revolving door of the criminal justice system and possible incarceration.
2 months ago
Listen 4:11Millville glassblowing studio looks to help veterans with PTSD and emotional trauma
Founded in partnership with Rowan University, the studio looks to help local veterans through building community and fostering creativity.
2 months ago
Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline worries Philadelphia community
According to a national survey by The Trevor Project in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide over a year's time.
3 months ago
Listen 0:47Roots of justice: A conversation with Howard and Bryan Stevenson
Brothers Howard and Bryan Stevenson reflect on their Delaware childhood, their social justice work and how to make sense of these troubled times.
Air Date: June 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:25The Center for Families and Relationships and Project HOME have partnered to open a new mental health unit in North Philadelphia at the Helen Brown Community Center.
4 months ago
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