A Lesson in Mental Health – Sept 15, 2023

  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...

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...

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...