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Mental Health

Two police officers from the Crisis Team head towards a car
Courts & Law

How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises

Studies over the past two decades have shown a person with serious mental illness can be over 10 times more likely to experience use of force during police interactions.

5 months ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia courts offer post-trial counseling to help jurors cope with secondary trauma

The service will give jurors three counseling sessions if they feel troubled after rendering a verdict.

5 months ago

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Cinderella Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. are seen at Walt Disney World Resort's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)
The Pulse
Health

How a Disney World superfan made a career out of reviewing theme park food

AJ Wolfe’s life once revolved around planning her next trip to Disney World. She made it a career.

5 months ago

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(photo credit, Melissa Milgrom)
The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

When family estrangement sets you free

Eamon Dolan severed his relationship with his abus ...

Air Date: March 28, 2025 12:00 pm

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School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education
Billy Penn

Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges

Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.

6 months ago

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law

Man grabs Philadelphia police officer’s gun outside hospital, shoots him before being fatally shot

The man was driven to a psychiatric hospital in a police van but was not handcuffed because he had agreed to go voluntarily.

6 months ago

Students from Sacred Heart School in Camden
Education
Billy Penn

New report shows struggles, successes of Philly-area students

The Children First report, released once a decade, highlights how mental health, violence, poverty and underfunding affects Philly schools and students.

6 months ago

Parents walking their kids kids to Philadelphia's Guion S. Bluford Elementary on the first day of school, September 5, 2023.
Science

Parenthood could be a protective factor against aging and cognitive decline, Rutgers study shows

A new study showed that parenting is associated with stronger brain connectivity in movement and sensation, which typically declines as people age.

6 months ago

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Inside the room
Education

St. Georges High School to open new in-house mental health center in Middletown, Del.

St. Georges High School opens Delaware's largest Sean’s room, a student-centered mental health space offering peer support and resources to foster well-being and community.

6 months ago

Listen 1:45
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Studio 2
Politics & Policy

How the pandemic changed us

On the 5-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, we reflect on how the pandemic reshaped our personal lives, communities and democracy.

Air Date: March 11, 2025 12:00 pm

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After her rhinoplasty, Carla Papas realized the surgery aftermath was more than she could manage. (Courtesy of Carla Papas)
The Pulse
Health

Plastic surgery regret — what causes it, and how to avoid it

At 21, Carla Papas was excited to get a new nose — instead, she ended up with medical bills, trouble breathing, and crippling insecurity.

6 months ago

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Growing up with eczema, Summer Forlenza later discovered that mental health care was important for managing her skin condition. (Courtesy of Summer Forlenza)
The Pulse
Health

A growing medical field looks at how skin and mental health are connected

Patients with skin conditions have long known their skin can affect their mental health and vice versa. More clinicians are exploring that.

6 months ago

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After entering college in the late 90s, Abigail Kafka received a serious diagnosis of bipolar disorder. But after one therapy session during the pandemic, she realized that diagnosis had been wrong all along. (Courtesy of Abigail Kafka)
The Pulse
Health

‘Did I waste 15 years of my life?’ Investigating my bipolar diagnosis

It's estimated that 5 to 10 million Americans have bipolar disorder. But what do we really know about the condition?

6 months ago

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Researchers often use the forced swim test on mice to measure the effectiveness of antidepressants. (Bigstock/Kovalvs)
The Pulse
Science

For decades, scientists have used the mouse forced swim test to study depression. Now some are reconsidering it

Some scientists and government agencies are concerned over the test’s impact on animals, and whether it is still useful for research.

6 months ago

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Ihsan Hines at the Discovery Center in Strawberry Mansion
Community

Many Gen Zers deal with higher rates of mental health challenges and firearm suicides, according to a new report

Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.

6 months ago

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