
Mental Health
The Freddie Gray effect: Black Americans’ mental health suffers after police killings
The negative effect on African-Americans’ mental health peaked in the month after a police killing, and it dissipated after three months.
7 years ago
Guests: Tasha Eurich, David Dunning We all know someone–a co-worker, friend, or family member–who is ...
Air Date: June 18, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Compulsive video-game playing now new mental health problem
The World Health Organization says compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition
7 years ago
Philly mental health experts call for end to separating kids, parents at Mexican border
Separating young children from parents can lead to "disruptive attachment" and increase their risk of developing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.
7 years ago
CDC: U.S. suicide rates have climbed dramatically
Suicide rates have increased in nearly every state over the last two decades, and half of the states have seen suicide rates go up more than 30 percent.
7 years ago
Headstrong offers Philadelphia-area vets another option for free mental health care
In the Philadelphia region, Headstrong is referring vets to therapists at the Council for Relationships in West Philadelphia.
7 years ago
For troubled kids, some schools take time out for group therapy
In Australia, Canada and the U.K., social and emotional learning in schools is already being implemented on a large scale. Here in the U.S. it has spread, but not as quickly.
7 years ago
Guests: Thomas Childers, Michael Miller, Jacinta Johnson, Winden Rowe, Elyse Fenton Today on the show we’re goi ...
Air Date: May 28, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 50:29Where you live affects your happiness and health, but how exactly?
A study published Wednesday takes a step toward teasing out which attributes might contribute to well-being in communities around the country.
7 years ago
Camden County Jail inmates get jump-start on re-entry help
Thirty-four Camden County Jail inmates have been tapped to participate in the Co-Occurring Reentry Program for those with mental health and substance use problems.
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Listen 3:53Pa. ranks below national average for mental health care providers
Fifty-three of Pennsylvania's 67 counties lag below the statewide average.
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Teens push for better services, culture surrounding mental health in Philly schools
Philadelphia student organizers want City Council to set limits on tests and require teacher training on trauma-informed care.
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Listen 1:49As ’13 Reasons Why’ returns, schools try to help students who are thinking of suicide
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for teenagers. And experts argue it's more than just an individual mental health issue. It's a public health issue.
7 years ago
Delaware readies coordinated effort to fight addiction, improve mental health care
Gov. Carney: “We know there’s a huge cost. There’s no price you can put on the loss of a loved one. And that motivation needs to be with us as we implement this action plan.”
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Poll: Young adults feel stress of long-term care
According to the poll, a third of American adults under age 40 have already provided care for an older relative or friend.
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