Mental Health
The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
11 months ago
Listen 1:12N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth
A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.
11 months ago
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Pa. medical marijuana cards and anxiety: What the research says
If you’re considering using cannabis for anxiety, here are some resources that could be useful.
12 months ago
Philly students tackle mental health with free online app and help from Eagles player Lane Johnson
To help address student mental health challenges, The School District of Philadelphia has introduced a new online multi-platform tool called Kooth.
1 year ago
Listen 2:01Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," the Pennsylvania Democrat described his thoughts at that time as, “I can’t be a blueprint for my children.
1 year ago
The study will look for ways for emergency dispatchers to send crisis responders through the 911 system in response to mental health emergencies.
1 year ago
N.J. has a new diversion program for people with mental illness who commit certain types of crimes
People with mental illness who commit certain crimes in N.J. may be diverted out of the criminal justice system.
1 year ago
Listen 1:29More people are feeling the weight of collective trauma and winter blues. Here’s how to cope
The winter blues are real, and feel more present these days, an APA study shows. Here’s what psychologists suggest on how to balance our feelings.
1 year ago
Listen 2:20This initiative comes in response to a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues, including grief, among students.
1 year ago
Listen 1:22The Middle East crisis is stirring up a ‘tsunami’ of mental health woes
The Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to leave people in the region struggling with trauma-related mental health symptoms for a long time to come.
1 year ago
Dr. James Gordon joins us to talk about healing from trauma. His work in conflicts around the world has informed his understanding of what it takes to recover.
Air Date: October 20, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 41:57The new West Philadelphia location marks the city’s fifth crisis response center for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
1 year ago
New Camden County school program aims to keep students in mental health crisis out of hospital ERs
Local hospital emergency rooms saw about 2,500 school referrals for Camden County students in mental health crisis last year.
1 year ago
How writing suicide notes helped save a teen’s life
In his new book, “Dear,” Justin Kemp writes about minority teens facing mental health issues and opens up about his own struggles.
1 year ago
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