Mental Health
New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:03An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:19Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support
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.
1 month ago
Listen 1:33As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk
Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.
1 month ago
Listen 1:11“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience
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?
Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.
2 months ago
Listen 1:15How to stick to your personal goals
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?
Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma
Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.
2 months ago
Listen 1:13Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County implementing involuntary outpatient mental health care services
Officials were motivated by people's calls for helping someone before they reach the legal threshold of being a danger to themselves or others.
2 months ago
Feeling that holiday stress? Here are 5 tips to help ease the tension
Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.
2 months ago
Listen 0:58When Should Patients Decide for Themselves?
Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.
Air Date: December 19, 2025
Listen 49:34Uncovering the ‘pseudo patients’ from the famous ‘Rosenhan Experiment’
Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."
3 months ago
Listen 25:45Cut ties or no? How to deal with difficult family relationships
More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. We are joined by a writer and a therapist to understand why so many people go "no contact."
Air Date: December 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health
What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.
Air Date: November 28, 2025
Listen 49:34How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares
Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."
Air Date: November 17, 2025
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