
Mental Health
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.
3 years ago
Regional Roundup – December 13th
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.
Air Date: December 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll
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.
3 years ago
Death of bullied Utah girl draws anger over suicides, racism
“No parent should have to bury their 10-year old,” said the girl's mother. “I’m still in shock."
3 years ago
Regional Roundup – November 15th
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?
Air Date: November 15, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29‘Peak Mind:’ paying attention in a distracting world
Dr. Amishi Jha explains how paying attention can improve our health and happiness.
Air Date: November 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Veteran sends funny messages with a serious mission
Zachary Bell wants to create a positive online community with fellow veterans through humor, inside jokes, and messages about mental health.
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Listen 07:32A study links facing discrimination at a young age with future mental health issues
The risks may be cumulative; those who faced more incidents of discrimination had an even higher risk of future problems, researchers found.
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Suicide risk among Black and LGBTQ youth is rising. A new center will study why
A new research center from Penn Medicine wants to create new solutions and resources for those in need.
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Why people with mood disorders are now eligible for COVID vaccine boosters
The CDC added mental health conditions to the list of health issues that make people more vulnerable if they get COVID-19. Here’s what you need to know.
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Listen 4:24American Psychological Association says it’s sorry for perpetuating systemic racism
The American Psychological Association is seeking to make amends for past wrongs.
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White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in U.S.
The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military.
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Isis, a Delaware College of Art & Design graduate and co-founder of KLIK photography collective, has used the power of art to tell the stories of Black women.
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Pediatricians say the mental health crisis among kids has become a national emergency
Three leading pediatric health organizations are sounding the alarm about "soaring rates" of depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts among children and adolescents.
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A Nobel Prize winner joins us. And, what does the American Heart Association have to say about salt and aspirin?
Air Date: October 18, 2021 10:00 am
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