Topic: Mental Health
An Extraordinary Feat of Sesame Street Compassion
A Philly native and former media bad boy-turned-recovery writer on a classic TV-inspired lesson in humanity
By A.J. DaulerioHow 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 Naveed7 Ways to Solve Gun Violence
This week's shooting in Kingsessing is another sign that Philadelphia is failing to staunch its rampant gun violence — despite evidence about what works. Here are some ideas.
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffKnow Thyself
MacArthur "Genius" Penn Professor and co-founder of Character Lab explains why your values are your compass
By Angela DuckworthCelebrating Juneteenth Amid the Trauma of Gun Violence
A Philadelphian who witnessed a murder in his neighborhood reflects on the collective trauma that we must overcome to have true freedom
By Robert L. ParkerEveryone’s an Artist
The next edition of our partnership with Penn's Character Lab, co-founded by MacArthur Award-winner Angela Duckworth, explains why we should all embrace our inner artist.
By Susan MagsamenAli Velshi on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member says most Americans don't know anyone who's trans, yet many oppose the most common and life-saving healthcare for trans youth — because they don't know what it is
By Ali VelshiApplause for CCP Teachers
Community College teachers are opening minds and changing lives. It's time, a former Temple professor urges, we treated them with the respect they deserve
By Christina Hasaan and Sara Goldrick-RabBucks County vs. Big Tech
Studies show TikTok and other social media apps cause mental harm to teens and pose a danger to the rest of us. Can action by a group of local officials curb their influence?
By Andy BloomHow will the Next Mayor Address Mental Illness?
Local mental health advocates call on mayoral candidates to address the underlying issue that affects, crime, drugs, homelessness and growth
By Marc Pomper and Elizabeth Sinclair Hancq