Mental Health

Former congressman Patrick Kennedy and journalist Stephen Fried have teamed up to write a new book together, Profiles in Mental Health Courage.

Pennsylvania DHS Secretary Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh got a behind-the-scenes look at Chester County’s contact center and mobile crisis resolution system.

Beyond the Bars pulls techniques from music therapy to help students tie music and social-emotional learning together.

A pilot program would give police officers in Delco the discretion to refer people with behavior issues to a case manager. The county is looking for the right provider.

The Jeme Agency’s new online 988 awareness branding tool includes thousands of images and designs that people can pick from.

“That’s my dad!” 17-year-old Gus Walz could be seen exclaiming Wednesday night. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, the governor of Minnesota.

Pediatric psychologists say it’s important to normalize feelings of anxiety and worry that kids and teens may feel about returning to school.

AI-powered therapy bots are gaining popularity, but researchers caution that not every service claiming to be a therapist qualifies as one.

Comedian Kelli Dunham accepts a challenge to head to Times Square in New York City to ask a few strangers for help.

Montgomery County officials have yet to determine a location for their $18 million investment into emergency mental and behavioral health care.

Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day.

Inside Out 2 introduces some uncomfortable emotions - embarrassment, envy, ennui, and anxiety. Two psychologists who consulted on the film explain why we should embrace them.

It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.

The mental health crisis is moving faster than providers can catch up, says one CHOP doctor.

A 2022 report from Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services found that the median amount of time that people spend on all waiver waitlists for these services is 2.6 years.