
Mental Health
Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services
$34 million would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, including training, paid internships, loan repayment, and tuition assistance.
2 years ago
‘Pacing’ for long COVID can help people cope, but there’s a tradeoff
Chronic fatigue associated with long COVID forces many people to rest and disengage from activities they used to do — but limiting your life can feel powerless.
2 years ago
Listen 8:44A Hitchhiker's Guide to Quitting
Julius BaDour lost his job, quit his relationship, and left his hometown to live a life on the road. He learned some lessons about quitting along the way.
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Listen 11:35Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, the Carter Center says
The family wants people to know that she continues to live happily at home with her husband, visiting with loved ones and enjoying the spring weather in Plains.
2 years ago
Back in hoodies and gym shorts, Fetterman tackles Senate life after depression treatment
People close to Fetterman say his relaxed, comfortable style is a sign that the senator is making a robust recovery after six weeks of inpatient treatment for depression.
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Camden County marks Mental Health Awareness Month
In its second year, Camden’s mental health awareness walk connects residents with resources in the community.
2 years ago
Life after a shock: Why heart patients need access to mental health care
An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.
2 years ago
Listen 12:32From Coping to Thriving: New Ways to Understand ADHD
There's a lot of confusion about ADHD. Will a new awareness of neurodiversity help remove some of the stigma?
Air Date: May 19, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:43Supporters say the policy will make mental health services accessible to people who otherwise may not have the means to seek treatment on their own.
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Philly’s IndeVets is expanding its peer support network for veterinarians
The group added five Philly veterinarians to its peer counseling network Lifeboat, an online tool that allows vets to report mental health crises.
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The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.
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Nearly 1 in 5 Temple students seeking mental health counseling say they’re ‘in crisis’
University officials this year expect the highest numbers of reported same-day crisis appointments since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.
2 years ago
Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death
Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.
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A generational stigma around talking about mental health care is made worse in southern Delaware, where fewer providers are available.
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