COVID-19
COVID-19: Coping With the Pandemic’s Toll on Mental Health
Months of social isolation and increased stress have put a strain on many people’s mental and emotional well-being. […]
mental health
Featured Stories
Social Issues: Muslim Women Discuss Mental Health in Their Community
Advocates for increased mental health in the Muslim community are working hard to counter stigma around the issue. […]
COVID-19
Podcast: Talking Mental Health, COVID-19 in Sports Media
Matt Desmond and Alec Palmer have built a support network among sports media professionals, offering a safe space to talk about the professions stresses and uncertainties in the wake of coronavirus. […]
Cedar Park
Cedar Park: Library Hosts Discussion on Suicide Prevention in LGBTQ+ Community
At the Walnut West branch of the Free Library, several stereotypes were addressed as a crowd of just over a dozen people gathered to discuss the importance of mental health issues in the LGBTQ community, […]
Chinatown
Podcast: Chinatown Teen Support Group Looks For Safe Environment
This episode of Philadelphia Neighbors explores the creation and continuance of a teen support group in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood. The host follows two doctors to discuss the reasons they formed a group for students and […]
Health
Podcast: Yoga has Mind/Body Connection for Positive Mental Well-being Benefits
Despite the fact that over the last twenty years, Yoga has gone from a marginal activity to an almost mainstream one here in the West, the general impression is that Yoga is still not altogether […]
Center City
Podcast: A Space Designed to Help Residents Stress Less is Opening in the City
The Stress Less Space is an intentional space in Philadelphia for women to recharge and relax away from the chaos of their everyday life. “As a stress management coach I’ve had the chance to speak […]
Health
Podcast: Study Finds Obesity is Direct Cause of Poor Mental Well-being
According to a report from the World Health Organization, obesity and its link to mental well-being is becoming a growing issue in our country and throughout the world. Research shows obesity increases risk of heart […]
Center City
Podcast: As the City’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens, Can it Offer Help for Those Suffering from Mental Illness?
Center City’s first medical marijuana dispensary has opened its door. Beyond/Hello is located at 12th and Samson streets. It’s one of 50 medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the state. “We offer all acceptable products which […]
Crime
Podcast: A North Philadelphia-based Therapist Uses Hip-Hop Therapy to Treat Trauma
Ronald Crawford (pictured on the right), a mental health therapist based in North Philadelphia, uses hip-hop music to challenge negative culture and educate individuals about drug use. He hopes to engage and encourage people to […]