
Sep. 10, 2020 8:00 am
Systems transformation could have saved Daniel Prude’s life
Daniel sought care in a hospital setting but was released within three hours with no diagnosis. What happened next involved the criminalization of his mental illness, resulting in a horrific incident of police brutality.

May 13, 2020 12:59 pm
Ashamed over my mental illness, I realized drawing might help me — and others — cope
"Art became the way," writes guest columnist William Doan.

Mar. 16, 2020 9:00 am
The opportunity for kindness in the wake of COVID-19
"This isn’t a call to ignore precautions or put ourselves at risk. It is a call to be smart and caring, which are not mutually exclusive in this situation," says guest columnist Christine Simiriglia of Pathways to Housing PA.

Mar. 13, 2020 11:49 am
7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
Sustained high anxiety can undermine constructive responses to the crisis, says guest columnist Jelena Kecmanovic.

Jan. 23, 2020 11:00 am
Research finds challenges in access to treatment for opioid use disorder
In PA, one of the 10 states with the highest drug overdose death rates, the inaccuracies in the US Health and Human Services' database may complicate access to the life-saving medication.

May 8, 2019 10:32 am
The importance of engaging in self-care when faced with trauma
Kensington Voice takes a deep look at vicarious trauma and secondary traumatic stress, and outlines techniques for self-care as well as trauma-informed practices at Impact Services and Prevention Point Philadelphia.

May 6, 2019 8:15 am
Money Moves: The eagle-eyed will notice that these grants and donations total more than $11 million
The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, NRG Gives, Eagles Autism Challenge and more, made significant awards to area organizations in April.

Mar. 27, 2018 7:15 am
One of these Philly-based behavioral health programs could win $25K with your vote
There are two local nominees for the 2018 Scattergood Innovation Award.

Aug. 30, 2017 7:28 am
Here’s a way to check up on your mental health right now
The city's Department of Behavioral Health & Intellectual disAbility Services just launched a free online screening tool for those who want to make sure they're doing OK emotionally and mentally.

Mar. 24, 2017 12:59 pm
Pew is investing nearly $7M in supports for Philly’s vulnerable adults
The Pew Fund for Health and Human Services has made three-year grants to 41 local nonprofits.
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