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Mental Health

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.

4 months ago

Listen 1:03
Philadelphia City Hall
Health

Philly business owners worry about the impact of new city taxes on small operations after tax break is eliminated

An exemption to the Philadelphia business income and receipts tax, known as BIRT, was eliminated in 2025, leading to new taxes for smaller operations.

5 months ago

Listen 1:19
Sean Locke receives high fives from teammates before a basketball game
Community

Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support

The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.

5 months ago

Listen 1:33
Robert Metzger (left) and his son, Alec
Health

As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk

Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.

5 months ago

Listen 1:11
Studio 2
Lifestyle

“Friction-maxxing:” the case against convenience

Can struggle, effort and inconvenience lead to a happier, more fulfilling life? And in a world where technology seems unavoidable, is it even possible to fight the current?

Air Date: January 15, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
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Politics & Policy

Several deaths at New Jersey county jail led authorities to change the health care provider. Some question whether it will help

While some are blaming a medical provider that was illegally contracted, their replacement was the subject of similar criticisms and accusations in the past.

6 months ago

Listen 1:15
New year, new you? How can you stick to your goals.
Studio 2
Health

How to stick to your personal goals

With the new year, many people resolve to make big and small changes. Why do our resolutions so often fall to the wayside? How can we make our goals turn into habits?

Air Date: January 6, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:09
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Health

Inside the program that helps kids in Philly’s foster system deal with trauma

Here’s a look at the CHOP program helping foster families deal with children’s past trauma and mental health struggles.

6 months ago

Listen 1:13
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Courts & Law

Pennsylvania’s Allegheny County implementing involuntary outpatient mental health care services

Officials were motivated by people's calls for helping someone before they reach the legal threshold of being a danger to themselves or others.

6 months ago

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Health

Feeling that holiday stress? Here are 5 tips to help ease the tension

Journaling, breathing techniques and having a safe space to retreat to can help mitigate stressful situations during the holiday season.

6 months ago

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A patient is refusing a medical prescription. (Bigstock)
The Pulse
Health

When Should Patients Decide for Themselves?

Stories about patient autonomy, and what happens when self-advocacy overrides the opinions of doctors.

Air Date: December 19, 2025

Listen 49:34
In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan conducted an unusual experiment to test the validity of psychiatric diagnoses. (Photo credit: Jack Rosenhan)
The Pulse
Health

Uncovering the ‘pseudo patients’ from the famous ‘Rosenhan Experiment’

Investigative reporter Susannah Cahalan set out to find eight pseudo patients who'd participated in the "Rosenhan Experiment."

7 months ago

Listen 25:45
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Cut ties or no? How to deal with difficult family relationships

More than one in four Americans are estranged from a family member. We are joined by a writer and a therapist to understand why so many people go "no contact."

Air Date: December 3, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 51:13
Two women sitting on a white bench. (Elle Hughes)
The Pulse
Health

Why Nurturing Connection is Good for Your Health

What new research shows about why relationships matter, and how to prioritize them amid life’s competing demands.

Air Date: November 28, 2025

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Sleep and neurophysiology researcher Michelle Carr captures a participant during a lucid dream study at Swansea University in Wales. (Michelle Carr)
The Pulse
Science

How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares

Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."

Air Date: November 17, 2025

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