“Dignity from the Door”

As our city faces new challenges every day, Pathways to Recovery hasn’t wavered in its commitment to providing a much-needed system of support

By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary

Recovery Must Include Mental Health

Anxiety and depression are on the rise because of Covid-19—but mental health services are still limited. A local psychologist on why we need to change that.

By Megan Spokas

First, Heal Yourself

Feeling anxious about the pandemic? The state rolled out a free, confidential, 24/7 support and referral helpline to help anyone who’s struggling

By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary

Being together, apart

The founder of a community-building storytelling nonprofit on why now is the time to fight the growing scourge of loneliness in America

By Shannon Mannon
Ideas We Should Steal

Men’s Sheds

A global nonprofit making its way across the U.S. is fighting loneliness and depression in older men by bringing them together to build things. Could the next shed be here in Philly?

By Jill Harkins
Business For Good

Giving PTSD the Attention it Deserves

Since The Citizen last checked in, local startup NeuroFlow has grown and pivoted‚ but its mission stays the same: Providing help to vets traumatized by war

By Meerabelle Jesuthasan

Blood, Sweat and Love

Suicide claims 20 veteran lives a day across the country. A weekly workout at one Chester County gym commemorates those who died—and helps keep others alive

By Thomas Fox Parry
Meet the Disruptor

Red Kite Project

A local company brings trauma treatment principles from the frontline of war zones to Philly streets

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Citizen of the Week

Jordan Burnham

Turning a suicide attempt into a motivational story for audiences across the country.

By Rosella LeFevre