Lane Johnson’s Season of Strong Mental Health

The Pro Bowler’s Latest Title — Citizen Columnist

Each week this season, two-time Super Bowl Champion, five-time All-Pro, and six-time Pro Bowler offensive lineman Lane Johnson will spotlight people and programs in the world of mental health. Ahead of the Birds’ first game tonight, he shares his own struggles — and what has helped

By Lane Johnson
Guest Commentary

Don’t Just Legalize Marijuana

Potent THC products are flooding stores and sending children to the ER. A Penn ethicist says legalization isn’t the question anymore — building a smarter, safer health system is.

By Dominic Sisti

Can Philly Become the First Major U.S. City to End Homelessness?

Yes, according to local experts. Here’s what it would take

By Courtney DuChene
Citizen of the Week

Collie Turner, Heroic Gardener

The horticulturist created an urban garden on an abandoned Northeast Philly lot to heal the land and community members like her beloved late grandfather: veterans

By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary

When a Conversation Can Save a Life

For Mental Health Awareness Month, a local mother who lost her son to suicide urges us to keeping talking with our loved ones

By Suzanne Simonelli
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Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector

A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most

By Lauren McCutcheon

Black Brains Matter

A local nonprofit helps to train Black therapists and brings free therapy to Black Philadelphians — a win-win that helps reduce the stigma around mental health in communities of color

By Jessica Blatt Press

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