
Mental Health
A bipartisan group wants more resources for postpartum depression in Pa.
Identical bills in the House and Senate aim to connect mothers with the early intervention program.
7 years ago
To treat depression when drugs fail, CHOP researchers begin search for solutions in mice brains
Researchers found that stimulating a specific region of mice’s brains called the entorhinal cortex decreased their symptoms of depression.
7 years ago
How diabetes has shaped my life — two perspectives
Catherine Price has Type 1 diabetes; Keysha Brooker has Type 2. As part of The Pulse’s “The Cost of Diabetes” episode, we invited them to our studio to meet.
7 years ago
Listen 7:00Del. Senate passes bill to keep guns out of the hands of mentally ill
The mental health bill would keep firearms out of the hands of those who present a danger to themselves or others.
7 years ago
Anxiety relief without the high: New studies on CBD, a cannabis extract
As more states legalize marijuana, there's growing interest in a cannabis extract — cannabidiol, also known as CBD.
7 years ago
“Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness”
Guest: Melissa Dahl Awkwardness isn’t just a teenage emotion that goes away once the braces are off and pimple ...
Air Date: April 23, 2018
Listen 49:44After air accidents, survivors grapple with flying again
Plane crashes are rare, but when they happen, people often survive them.
7 years ago
The current political atmosphere has many people feeling distressed. What’s the best way to cope with our emotions when we’re outrage ...
Air Date: April 20, 2018
Listen 51:18Penn study finds most black men with trauma aren’t getting treatment
Among black men in Philadelphia who’ve suffered traumatic injuries, most psychological symptoms are not treated.
7 years ago
What does it mean to be a doctor with a disability?
Medical culture has long viewed doctors as “able-bodied in the extreme.” A growing wave of doctors with disabilities wants to challenge that.
7 years ago
Listen 12:56Lawsuit alleges Penn missed opportunities to prevent student’s suicide
Penn formed a task force to address the suicide rate in 2014 that issued some recommendations in an eight-page report. An attorney contends it hasn't taken sufficient action.
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Listen 2:09New Philadelphia mural brings childhood trauma into view
At Tuesday's dedication, Mayor Jim Kenney commended the work for shining a light on the importance of trauma-informed care.
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NewsWorks Tonight, April 10, 2018
The Cosby retrial enters its second day. The University of Pennsylvania faces a lawsuit from the parents of a student who committed suic ...
Air Date: April 10, 2018
Listen 23:17‘This is not ordinary’: 5 inmate suicides in 3 months at Graterford
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections is under pressure to act after five inmates at Graterford Prison have committed suicide in the last three months.
7 years ago
Listen 1:53Cooper medical students with disabilities push for culture change in medicine
Many doctors and students hide disabilities out of a real 'fear of judgment, bias, and skewed perception of ability,' a report finds.
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