THE HAVES AND HAVE-NOTS OF MENTAL HEALTH FOR KIDS We all know that kids are suffering from mental and emotional challenges these days. But what you likely don't know is that children and teens from wealthy and low-wealth communities suffer from nearly the same...
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Mental health lifelines for kids & teens – Aug 25, 2023
Mental health lifelines for kids & teens – Aug 25, 2023
TAKE STEPS TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD'S MENTAL HEALTH As the start of a new school year approaches, children and teens are likely feeling a mix of emotions - excitement, anticipation, and maybe some apprehension. Prepping for the start of school doesn't include just...
Behavioral Health Toolkit
What is behavioral health? Behavioral health refers to both mental health and/or substance use challenges, including depression, anxiety, alcoholism, attention deficit disorder, disordered eating, drug addiction, and more. Behavioral health can range from individual...
Mayoral Priorities for the Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia
Children’s mental health is an essential piece of overall health and wellness and plays a critical role in a child’s ability to succeed in school, at home, and in their community. A mentally healthy childhood means reaching developmental and emotional milestones and...
Stop the Violence on Our Streets – Feb 24, 2023
Making Philly Safer Takes More Than Just Getting Guns Off the Street "You always still have that thought in the back of your mind. You always got to be vigilant," said Elijah Ward, a Temple student now living with heightened fear since Temple Police Officer...
How to Get Your School-Age Children Behavioral Health Services in Philadelphia
Let’s Get Behavioral Health in Schools
TESTIMONY: New Pathways to Behavioral Health Services Will Boost the Wellness of Children in Philadelphia and Across the Nation – Oct 25, 2021
New Pathways to Behavioral Health Services Will Boost the Wellness of Children in Philadelphia and Across the Nation DOWNLOAD Date: October 25, 2021 To: Committee on Finance, State Senate, mentalhealthcare@finance.senate.gov From: Children First Re: Improving...