Topic: Mental Health
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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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lesha_Sanders_Director_Problem_Solving_Courts_Intervention_Integrity_Icon_2024-791x400.png)
2024 Integrity Icon: 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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Spanish-CPS-Graduation-March-2024-HED-791x400.jpg)
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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/HeyKiddo_HED-791x400.jpg)
Business for Good: 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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Finding-the-Light-Within-Paint-Day-HED-791x400.jpeg)
The Citizen Recommends: 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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GrandFamily-Group-Shot-Feb-2024-1-791x400.jpg)
“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![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IWSS_-No_One_Eats_Alone_Students_HED-791x400.jpg)
Ideas We Should Steal: The School Day When No One Eats Alone
Lots of kids feel socially isolated — especially at lunchtime. A national movement is working to change that, today
By Michaela Haas![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/harki-morris-tm-b9hjq9-791x400.jpeg)
Guest Commentary: The 3 Numbers Everyone Must Know
An educator and community organizer urges state legislators to pass a bill to raise awareness of, funding for and police integration with mental health service hotline 988
By Vanessa Meng