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Mental Health

Gen Z develops new habits - less booze, less vaping, less sex
Studio 2
Health

Gen Z's changing habits: Less alcohol, tobacco, and sex

Gen Z seems to be leading a more modest lifestyle, with lower rates of drinking, vaping, and sexual activity. But is this shift a positive development?

Air Date: September 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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This June 3, 2013 file photo shows former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy at the National Conference on Mental Health, in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
The Pulse
Health

Patrick Kennedy reflects on new book, advocacy for better mental health care

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

2 years ago

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Officials walk through Chester County's new call center to respond to mental health crises
Health

Chester County officials unveil the new Human Needs Network Initiative

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

2 years ago

At Beyond the Bars, a community based and student-driven music program in Philadelphia, a student plays the keyboard. (Miguel Perez/WHYY)
The Pulse
Health

Philadelphia program allows students to tap into healing power of music

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

2 years ago

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The Delaware County courthouse in Media.
Courts & Law

Social services instead of handcuffs: Delaware County wants intervention, not incarceration, for people struggling with mental health issues

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.

2 years ago

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Miguel Hernandez (left), art director at Jeme Agency, and Meegan Denenberg (right), Jeme Agency founder and president, worked on a free online design catalog that can be used by anyone looking to create their own 988 awareness materials, even if they have few design skills of their own, on Aug. 27, 2024
Health

A Philly design agency wants people to help spread awareness about the 988 mental health crisis line

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

2 years ago

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Tim Walz embracing his son on stage at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

“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.

2 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

Philadelphia psychologists say this is how families can support kids’ mental health as they go back to school

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

2 years ago

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AI chatbot dialog on smartphone screen. (Bigstock/Wrightstudio)
The Pulse
Science

The future of AI-powered therapy is here and mostly unregulated

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

2 years ago

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Kelli Dunham (right) was never good at asking for help —but after her partner, Heather McAlister died, Dunham promised McAlister that she would work on it. (Courtesy of Kelli Dunham)
The Pulse
Health

How a nurse and comedian learns to ask for and accept help

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

2 years ago

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Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello
Health

Montgomery County plans to launch 24/7 emergency behavioral crisis center in 2025

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

2 years ago

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The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Education

Pennsylvania Senate passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students’ phone use during day

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

2 years ago

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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

What Inside Out 2 tells us about embracing all our emotions

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.

Air Date: July 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action

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.

2 years ago

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exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

In Philly, only 1 qualified psychiatrist is available per 1,000 potentially at-risk children

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

2 years ago

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