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Behavioral Health

Supporters of transgender rights hold signs as they rally outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., as arguments begin in a case regarding a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Activists worry that Trump will bulldoze trans rights. Here’s how they’re preparing

Nationally, the issue of gender-affirming care for minors was before the Supreme Court this week, after families challenged Tennessee's ban.

3 weeks ago

Residents of Daybreak Cohousing in Portland
Health
NPR

How to be not lonely? ‘Cohousing’ is an answer for some people

In cohousing communities, neighbors share common spaces, chores and a sense of connection that benefits everyone.

4 weeks ago

Adam Fair giving a haircut
Community

‘Beyond haircuts’: Wilmington’s free haircut initiative empowers youth with confidence

Wilmington’s free haircut initiative provides youth with clean, confidence boosting hair cuts and styles along with mentorship, food, and other essential resources.

4 weeks ago

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Human brain
Health
NPR

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here’s how to get started

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.

1 month ago

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School students are also Bergen Barbers. (Keith Bratcher/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School)
Health

Rutgers medical students moonlight as Bergen Barbers, doling out haircuts and shaves to patients

The group was inspired by a patient who became depressed and requested a haircut.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
Health

Philly strong: Life lessons from the City of Brotherly Love

We put a spotlight on a few of the people in the Philadelphia area who have found a way to thrive against the odds. We also hear from listeners about finding inner peace.

Air Date: November 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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A fish swims through the vault of Ravenhill Chapel
Education

Jefferson University researchers are illuminating a chapel to research the healing power of light

Bitmapped video projections in Ravenhill Chapel are experiments in the healing powers of light.

2 months ago

Listen 1:49
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:59
Narcan sitting outside
Health

Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show

Drug overdose deaths among Philadelphians have risen every year since 2018, but preliminary numbers for 2023 show a drop.

3 months ago

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Active school shooter drills
Education

School safety: Survey finds most teachers question active shooter drills

A recent survey released by RAND found that teachers don’t feel any safer or more prepared to respond to active shooter incidents after lockdown drills.

3 months ago

An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options

The $1.2 million in Health Resources and Services Administration federal grants is to bring more behavioral health options into primary care.

3 months ago

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Psychologist is looking at a child with autism spectrum disorder. (Bigstock/Kasia Bialasiewicz)
The Pulse
Health

Understanding PDA — when tantrums and school avoidance have deeper roots

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.

3 months ago

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Health
NPR

Up against a ‘ghost network’ for mental health care? Here’s what you can do

Insurers’ failures to update their provider directories have led to dire consequences for people seeking mental health care. Here's how you can navigate these challenges.

3 months ago

Constance Jones and her son, Austen, during a typical day of online learning with PA Cyber. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse
Education

‘Kids who get lost in that shuffle’ — How Philly’s underfunded schools struggle to support students with autism

Some parents say their children are not supported enough. The School District of Philadelphia says they need more staff and resources.

3 months ago

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Growing up, Rebecca Kaplan didn't like jeans due to sensory issues related to her autism. However, wanting to fit in, she chose to buy her first pair of jeans. (Courtesy of Rebecca Kaplan)
The Pulse
Health

For those with sensory issues, ‘fitting in’ at school can be a huge challenge

Growing up in the early 2000s, Rebecca Kaplan faced challenges fitting in due to autism-related sensory issues — but on a whim, she hoped buying a pair of jeans would help.

3 months ago

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