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Philadelphia is one of the most stressed cities in America, study finds

Philadelphia is one of the most stressed cities in America, study finds

A new study conducted by WalletHub revealed that Philadelphia is one of the most stressed cities in the country. The study also includes a ranking for Wilmington, Delaware and two cities in northern New Jersey.

July 12, 2022 1:33pm EDT
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

June 3, 2022 12:52pm EDT
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness

Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness

Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the inaugural Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.

May 22, 2022 11:36pm EDT
Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness
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Hope for Hallie Color Run in Delaware County raises mental health awareness

Mental Health Awareness Month in Delaware County was colorfully observed as the Hope for Hallie Color Run took place in Swarthmore.

May 22, 2022 11:32pm EDT
Local K9 crisis team helps comfort Buffalo community shaken by supermarket shooting

Local K9 crisis team helps comfort Buffalo community shaken by supermarket shooting

A very special group of volunteers just got back to South Jersey after helping those deeply impacted in Buffalo.

May 20, 2022 11:30pm EDT
Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health

Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health

On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?

May 12, 2022 1:36pm EDT
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds

Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds

The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.

May 11, 2022 10:15pm EDT
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide

Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide

“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.

May 2, 2022 3:31pm EDT
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book

Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book

Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression

May 1, 2022 10:58am EDT
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says

Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says

A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.

April 29, 2022 10:06am EDT
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says

Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says

The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.

April 14, 2022 12:26pm EDT
Children should be screened for anxiety starting when they’re 8-years-old, experts say
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Children should be screened for anxiety starting when they’re 8-years-old, experts say

Dr. George James discusses anxiety in children and shares tips on how parents may be impacting them.

April 14, 2022 8:56am EDT
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds

‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds

A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.

April 13, 2022 1:25am EDT
'Life-saving tool': Delco officials champion Safe2Say app as way to help students cope with stress

'Life-saving tool': Delco officials champion Safe2Say app as way to help students cope with stress

A tool to help schools fight some of their biggest mental health hurdles is working and it’s getting kids the help they need every day.

April 6, 2022 11:22pm EDT
Nurse to run Boston Marathon in scrubs to raise money for mental health resources for nurses

Nurse to run Boston Marathon in scrubs to raise money for mental health resources for nurses

A Philadelphia nurse plans to run the Boston Marathon in her scrubs to raise awareness and money to support the mental wellbeing of pandemic-weary nurses. 

April 5, 2022 11:31pm EDT
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil

US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil

The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.

April 4, 2022 1:15pm EDT
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds

Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds

Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.

April 1, 2022 4:37pm EDT
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

March 14, 2022 5:00pm EDT
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.

February 9, 2022 6:11pm EST
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.

February 2, 2022 2:34pm EST
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Wanamaker building's holiday light show, Dickens Village will return despite Macy's closure

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