Topic: Mental Health
12 Easy Tips for Reducing 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 McCutcheonSammy 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 McCutcheonThe 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 LejeuneLesha 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 DuCheneBridging 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 LaraHeyKiddo
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 DuCheneEmbracing 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 DuCheneThe 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 HaasThe 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