
Mental Health
Del. Senate passes bill to keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill
The mental health bill would keep firearms out of the hands of those who present a danger to themselves or others.
1 day ago
Anxiety relief without the high: New studies on CBD, a cannabis extract
As more states legalize marijuana, there's growing interest in a cannabis extract — cannabidiol, also known as CBD.
2 days ago
“Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness”
Guest: Melissa Dahl Awkwardness isn’t just a teenage emotion that goes away once the braces are off and pimple ...
Air Date: April 23, 2018
Listen 49:44After air accidents, survivors grapple with flying again
Plane crashes are rare, but when they happen, people often survive them.
4 days ago
Moving Past Outrage Fatigue
The current political atmosphere has many people feeling distressed. What’s the best way to cope with our emotions when we’re outrage ...
Air Date: April 20, 2018
Listen 51:18Penn study finds most black men with trauma aren’t getting treatment
Among black men in Philadelphia who’ve suffered traumatic injuries, most psychological symptoms are not treated.
1 week ago
What does it mean to be a doctor with a disability?
Medical culture has long viewed doctors as “able-bodied in the extreme.” A growing wave of doctors with disabilities wants to challenge that.
2 weeks ago
Listen 12:56Lawsuit alleges Penn missed opportunities to prevent student’s suicide
Penn formed a task force to address the suicide rate in 2014 that issued some recommendations in an eight-page report. An attorney contends it hasn't taken sufficient action.
2 weeks ago
Listen 2:09New Philadelphia mural brings childhood trauma into view
At Tuesday's dedication, Mayor Jim Kenney commended the work for shining a light on the importance of trauma-informed care.
2 weeks ago
NewsWorks Tonight, April 10, 2018
The Cosby retrial enters its second day. The University of Pennsylvania faces a lawsuit from the parents of a student who committed suic ...
Air Date: April 10, 2018
Listen 23:17‘This is not ordinary’: 5 inmate suicides in 3 months at Graterford
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is under pressure to act after five inmates at Graterford Prison have committed suicide in the last three months.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:53Cooper medical students with disabilities push for culture change in medicine
Many doctors and students hide disabilities out of a real 'fear of judgment, bias, and skewed perception of ability,' a report finds.
3 weeks ago
Drawing from another perspective, City Hall exhibit features work by artists with autism
The work is part of the 2018 Philadelphia Autism Project Art Show, which called on the autistic community to submit works conveying their experiences of the city.
1 month ago
As milk prices fall, dairy farmers in Pennsylvania seek mental health support
Milk prices have been falling for several years because supply is outpacing demand. Milk prices are so low, some farmers are losing money every day.
1 month ago
Black and Latino children are often overlooked when it comes to autism
Sherry Alvarez says she knew there was something different about her son since he was about 9 months old
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