
Mental Health
Lawmakers are considering establishing a yearly cost-of-living rate adjustment for adult disability and mental health services.
2 years ago
Comedian Richard Lewis reveals he has Parkinson’s disease
Comedian Richard Lewis is retiring from stand-up following four surgeries and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.
2 years ago
John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression
The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.
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Sen. John Fetterman plans to return to Senate today following hospitalization
The 53-year-old Democrat was treated for six weeks and has previously said that healthcare "changed his life."
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A workforce program for neurodivergent people is expanding to Philly
Launched in 2016, The Precisionists, Inc. partners with corporations and other private entities to provide sustainable full-time work.
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Fetterman leaves Walter Reed with depression ‘in remission’
Pa. Sen. John Fetterman has left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after six weeks of inpatient treatment for clinical depression.
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Bucks County sues social media giants, Phillies opening day, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli
Baseball season is here again. Also, teens and screens: holding companies accountable for the mental health crisis. Plus, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli joins us live.
Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:03AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April
Fetterman’s return will be welcome news for Democrats who have struggled to find votes for some nominations, in particular, without Fetterman there.
2 years ago
How Philosophy Can Help Us Deal with Life’s Hardships
Philosopher Kieran Setiya on his book, "Life Is Hard," about accepting adversity, sorrow and pain.
Air Date: March 23, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51Fetterman expected back ‘soon,’ but no certain timeline yet
Fetterman's office says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression.
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Video shows sheriff’s deputies and hospital workers pinned Irvo Otieno to floor before his death
A newly released video shows that Virginia mental hospital workers and sheriff's deputies pinned Irvo Otieno to the ground until he was motionless and limp.
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‘Ted Lasso’ visits White House, promotes mental health care
Biden has called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental health crisis” in the nation as part of a bipartisan “unity agenda.”
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How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill people
A six-month investigation found the state’s “competency” review system is so broken it often extends incarceration, which can exacerbate mental health issues.
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The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.
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Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain
With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.
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