Topic: Mental Health

Poetry in Emotion
A pair of Germantown poets play host to a series of workshops and art installations that explore the untapped emotions of gun violence
By Delaney Parks
How to Get Low-Cost (and Free) Mental Health Services in Philadelphia
Mental health in the U.S. is worsening and barriers to care abound. But help is out there—here’s where to find it in Philly
By Sarah Miller and Shaheer Naveed
12 Easy Tips for Reducing Post-Election Anxiety
Social media feeds with political gotcha moments overwhelming you? Scared of getting into it with your family member / person in line at Target / your neighbor with the big sign in their window? Dr. Z has advice
By Lauren McCutcheon
Sammy Grossman
An entrepreneurial 18-year-old from Center City launches Project Spread Smiles, a line of limited edition t-shirts, hoodies and trucker hats that promote mental health and public happiness
By Lauren McCutcheon
The Quest to Raise Happier Kids
Why giving our city kids more freedom and independence is so vital … and how Philly, as a city, could help.
By Christine Speer Lejeune
Lesha Sanders
The Director of Philadelphia’s Problem-Solving Courts makes herself available 24/7 to ensure clients get the resources and support they need to turn their lives around
By Courtney DuChene
Bridging the Salud Mental Gap
A new cohort of Spanish-speaking peer mental health specialists is ready to provide real-time support for the Philadelphia population who most needs it
By Rosamelia Sanchez Lara
HeyKiddo
A Philly-based app is helping parents and teachers provide kids with the tools they need to build resilience and manage their emotional health
By Courtney DuChene
Embracing the Light
Mural Arts Philadelphia and First Person Arts have partnered on a community project that explores the pain of suicide through theater and art. See the performance on March 16
By Natalie Pompilio
“Someone To Connect With”
Half of older Philadelphians live alone, putting women at especially higher risk of emotional and physical illnesses. Manayunk-based Connectedly combats that social isolation in our city and region
By Courtney DuChene