
Behavioral Health
Philly overdose deaths keep declining as wellness ecosystem expands
Providers say Narcan availability is saving lives. But has the city’s huge investment to address the Kensington drug market made an impact?
10 hours ago
More than 50% of Philly residents have family or friends struggling with substance abuse. One in three know someone who died from overdose.
4 months ago
Wedge Recovery Centers will close behavioral health services after 31-year run in Philadelphia
The organization has provided mental health and addiction treatment since 1994. Most services will stop by the end of May.
5 months ago
Listen 1:09The change comes less than a year after Suburban Community Hospital was converted to a smaller “micro hospital” last summer which resulted in layoffs.
5 months ago
Federal agencies notified state, city and local health departments last week of immediate cuts to U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services grants.
6 months ago
Listen 1:19Parent, administrator offer two perspectives on Philly schools’ challenges
Mental health crises, poverty and lack of resources all play a part in students’ struggles.
7 months ago
How to overcome your procrastination habit, advice from a psychologist
Psychologist David Maloney, author of "Procrastination Decoded," shares his personal journey and methods for breaking the procrastination habit.
8 months ago
Listen 10:30The stickers, along with deputy training, are designed to help officers interact appropriately when approaching someone with autism.
8 months ago
Delaware veterans heal, connect and build community at new artistic pilot program
The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.
8 months ago
Listen 1:25As the U.S. ages, dementia is on the rise. Here are ways to reduce your risk
About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
9 months ago
‘Beyond haircuts’: Wilmington’s free haircut initiative empowers youth with confidence
Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.
10 months ago
Listen 1:29Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients
The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.
11 months ago
Listen 1:17Philly strong: Life lessons from the City of Brotherly Love
We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.
Air Date: November 21, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:17Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light
Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.
11 months ago
Listen 1:49Why are we spending so much time at home?
Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.
Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm
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