
Mental Health
‘Long haulers’: Months later, the devastating impact of Covid-19
With Long Covid, millions of people suffer from clusters of symptoms ranging in severity. And, Philadelphia's Covid-19 level is "All Clear": most mandates lifted.
Air Date: March 3, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:41People with mental illness to lose home over Norristown land deal
A homeless shelter and crisis care center will also close due to the agreement.
3 years ago
The past two years have been a tough slog for Black people, especially those with fewer resources. Ladipo's services have never been more important.
3 years ago
N.J. nurses union offers free mental health courses
The federally funded online classes are available to help health care workers or anyone to help improve mental health and cope with trauma.
3 years ago
Trenton mayor hopes addressing mental health will interrupt violence
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora hopes addressing mental health will stem the record bloodshed in New Jersey’s capital city.
3 years ago
Simmons: Struggles in Philadelphia began before last season
Ben Simmons says his mental health struggles began well before the 76ers’ season ended and he didn’t believe he’d be able to overcome them in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup: February 7th
Seasonal Affective Disorder has millions of Americans feeling depressed this winter. A cure for Leukemia comes from a Penn scientist. And, the Free library has a new director.
Air Date: February 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:13A 988 crisis line is coming. Mental health services ask: How do we stretch even more?
The aim is to make it easier for those having mental health issues to access intervention services and, ideally, avoid interactions with police.
3 years ago
No longer a victim: How one survivor dealt with Philadelphia’s gun violence
Oronde McClain, who was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, shares his story with WHYY host Cherri Gregg.
3 years ago
Listen 7:00Toxic diet culture have you feeling down in the early days of New Year's resolutions? Tune into your body's needs to break the endless cycle of yo-yo dieting and food shame.
Air Date: January 21, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:01A new documentary tells the incredible true story of a Navy veteran's battle with PTSD and his mission to pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life.
Air Date: January 11, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:52The Fairmount fire and a grieving community
A fire in a Philadelphia rowhouse killed 12 people - eight of them children - this week. We'll talk about the investigation, the devastation, the families and the community.
Air Date: January 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00How can therapy apps reach lower-income communities?
A Reno effort succeeded with people who’d done in-person therapy. But did it reach those who traditionally couldn’t afford in-person therapy?
3 years ago
Listen 7:16Your ‘Peak Mind’: paying attention in a distracting world
Scattered attention can leave us missing out on 50% of our lives, but Dr. Amishi Jha says there are simple ways to regain our focus for healthier, happier days.
Air Date: December 31, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30After promising pilot, Bucks County expands program pairing social workers with police
A report found the first year of a pilot program in Bensalem was successful in diverting community members from arrests and mental health holds.
3 years ago