Mental Health
The U.S. Constitution does not require Congressional representatives to attend a specified number of voting sessions or explain absences.
7 days ago
Our pursuit of happiness: from the founders to today
We explore how the pursuit of happiness has evolved in America with constitutional law scholar Jeffrey Rosen and cognitive scientist Laurie Santos.
Air Date: June 26, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:00Researchers and clinicians say the shortage is due to limits on manufacturing and sales of the medications, and supply chain problems.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:29The Body Remembers: Exploring the Invisible Wounds Left by Serious Illness
A look at the lingering effects of serious medical events, and what true healing really means.
Air Date: June 19, 2026
Listen 49:34Arden Theatre’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ tackles tough issue of suicide with help from NAMI Philadelphia
The Tony-winning play shines a light on the issue of suicide among students and offers resources as part of Mental Health Awareness month.
2 months ago
PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month
The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.
2 months ago
Listen 1:01What It Takes to Survive a Disaster
When disaster strikes and the chips are down, who makes it out alive?
Air Date: May 15, 2026
Listen 49:34In "Waiting for Dawn", author Marisa Renee Lee explains how to how to truly thrive during times of sadness, grief and uncertainty — without forcing positivity.
Air Date: May 8, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59A look at the transformations brought by motherhood, from how it rewires the brain to changing our sense of self.
Air Date: May 7, 2026
Listen 49:34Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”
2 months ago
Health leaders say between 73,000 and 90,000 people could lose Medicaid next year due to new federal work requirements and eligibility paperwork.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Healing with Psychedelics: Veterans, PTSD, and the Science of Mind-Altering Drugs
Why psychedelics are gaining ground as powerful mental health treatments, and the science behind how they work.
Air Date: April 30, 2026
Listen 49:34Trouble pooping on vacation? You’re not alone, and here’s how to fix that
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha says constipation woes on vacation happen to lots of people — but she says there are solutions.
3 months ago
Why seasonal depression can linger even as days get longer in Philadelphia
Health experts say seasonal affective disorder symptoms can decrease in April and May, though they may not disappear entirely.
3 months ago
Why We Need to Talk About Poop
Neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha tells us what’s shaping our bowel movements, and what that means for our health.
Air Date: April 1, 2026
Listen 44:17














