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BLM Paterson Leader Zellie Thomas speaks to the crowd on Fri, March 10, 2023. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Najee Seabrooks’ family demands police release bodycam footage of shooting that killed man in mental distress

Community members in Paterson have called for police to suspend the involved officers without pay, effective immediately.

3 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects the U.S. military shot down this weekend at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023
Politics & Policy

Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks

Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”

3 years ago

FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks to a motorcade vehicle after stepping off Air Force One behind President Joe Biden, Feb. 3, 2023, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Fetterman's office announced that the senator had checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Health

Shedding Light on Depression and Stigma

Will Senator John Fetterman's openness about his depression help remove some of the stigma around mental illness?

Air Date: February 24, 2023 12:00 pm

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Fetterman walking into the State of the Union Address at the Capitol.
Health

Fetterman case highlights common stroke, depression link

Experts say depression occurs after a stroke in about 1 in 3 patients. There may be a biological reason, with some evidence suggesting that strokes might cause brain changes.

3 years ago

FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks to a motorcade vehicle after stepping off Air Force One behind President Joe Biden, Feb. 3, 2023, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Fetterman's office announced that the senator had checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Politics & Policy

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.

3 years ago

A man sits on a chair next to rubble of a destroyed building in Iskenderun city, southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Thousands left homeless by a massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria a week ago packed into crowded tents or lined up in the streets for hot meals as the desperate search for survivors entered what was likely its last hours. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

Trauma and Resilience After a Disaster

How can survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquake recover after losing so much? And what helps people withstand large-scale trauma like natural disasters?

Air Date: February 17, 2023 12:00 pm

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Fetterman walking into the State of the Union Address at the Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.

3 years ago

Altovise Love-Craighead smiles, paused on a staircase. Below her is a large space where police recruits are training.
Community

Philly police inspector draws from her own grief to address gun violence, trauma

Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.

3 years ago

Listen 3:13
Depressed teen sitting in the dark
Health

Pandemic youth mental health toll unprecedented, data show

The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness.

3 years ago

An up-close portrait of Ivan Cuevas, posing for the photo.
Education

How one Philadelphia teen shooting survivor navigates trauma and recovery with family and friends by his side

Trauma that comes from directly or indirectly experiencing gun violence can have short- and long-term effects, especially among youth survivors.

3 years ago

Listen 6:03
A person makes a giant soap bubble.
NPR
Health

Here’s why you should make a habit of having more fun

Happiness can sometimes feel just out of reach. But having more fun? You've got this — and those giggles and playful moments can make a big difference to your health.

3 years ago

(Robert Waldinger, top, photo credit Katherine Taylor; Marc Schulz)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane
Lifestyle

Lessons from the world’s longest happiness study

What does it take to live a happy, fulfilling life? Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz share findings from their happiness study and discuss their book, "The Good Life."

Air Date: January 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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The front exterior of Esperanza Health Center's Kensington site
Health

Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center

Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.

3 years ago

A sign reads
Health

Chester County revives its local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness

Starting this year, the returning local chapter will provide support and education for people in the county dealing with mental illnesses as well as their families.

3 years ago

A Washington, D.C., resident has an operation growing psilocybin mushrooms. Brain researchers are increasingly studying psychedelic compounds like psilocybin and LSD as potential treatments for anxiety, depression and other disorders. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images
NPR
Health

Psychedelic drugs may launch a new era in psychiatric treatment, brain scientists say

One of the hottest tickets at this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego was a session on psychedelic drugs.

3 years ago

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