Mental Health

Oronde McClain, who was shot in the head at age 10 in Philadelphia, shares his story with WHYY host Cherri Gregg.

Toxic 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.

A 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.

In response to the Spears case, the U.S. Senate convened a committee hearing focused on the issue of guardianship reform.

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.

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?

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.

A report found the first year of a pilot program in Bensalem was successful in diverting community members from arrests and mental health holds.

Holidays are never quite the same after someone we love dies. Even small aspects of a birthday or a celebration can serve as jarring reminders of how our lives have changed.

Life Outside the Streets would focus on educating people about trauma and its effects on the brain so that they can recognize it and begin the healing process.

Uproar at Penn after a controversial figure is invited to be a visiting scholar. A new grant to help medical workers cope with stress. And - Murphy's Pinelands picks: a shock.

A new poll finds that the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic have been especially hard for younger Americans, particularly when it comes to their education and social lives.

“No parent should have to bury their 10-year old,” said the girl's mother. “I’m still in shock."

What you really need to know about the mental health crisis facing kids today. And, what's happening in the trial of Johnny Doc & Councilmember Bobby Henon?

Dr. Amishi Jha explains how paying attention can improve our health and happiness.