Wolf outlines effort to bolster mental health services
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced a broad effort Thursday to improve mental health services and change public perceptions of mental illness.
Rowan University holds meeting with students after recent suicides
A meeting was held Monday night to address concerns after three Rowan University students took their own lives in a matter of months.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
‘I tried to battle through it’: Brandon Brooks says anxiety prompted early exit from Eagles game
Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks has revealed that he left Sunday’s matchup against the Seattle Seahawks early due to anxiety.
14-year-old girl overcomes extreme bullying after suicide attempt
Two years ago, a 12-year-old Philadelphia girl attempted to take her own life. Now, she is speaking openly about her mental health journey in the hopes of helping others who are struggling.
'I'm not ashamed': Eagles guard Brandon Brooks talks openly about anxiety
Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks said pressure of trying to live up to a new contract led to an anxiety attack that forced him out of Sunday's game.
Kamala Harris to propose doubling mental health treatment beds
Sen. Kamala Harris wants to double the number of mental health treatment beds available across the country and increase access to virtual mental health counseling.
More college students seeking mental health help on campus
More college students are turning to their schools for help with anxiety, depression and other mental health problems, and many must wait weeks for treatment or find help elsewhere as campus clinics struggle to meet demand, an Associated Press review of more than three dozen public universities found.
2 Men walk 500 miles on a mission to raise awareness and end veteran suicide
Walking 500 miles and raising awareness about suicide rates among veterans. Two men walked through Bensalem, Bucks County for the good cause.
Men on a mission raising awareness about veteran suicide rates
Joyce Evans spoke with two men walking 500 miles to end veteran suicides
Police locate missing 12-year-old boy from East Falls
The search is over for a 12-year-old boy who was reported missing from East Falls.
In wake of deadly Saugus shooting students in Pasadena write words of encouragement on every locker
A day after the deadly school shooting at Saugus High School, students at Pasadena High came together to spread a little bit of kindness and love.
Federal health officials link childhood trauma to adult illness
U.S. health officials estimate that millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life.
Eating dark chocolate may reduce risk of depression, study suggests
With Halloween right around the corner, it's worth noting that some candy may be better for our health — a recent study suggests that eating chocolate, especially dark chocolate, is linked to lower odds of depressive symptoms.
Half of Americans can't start their day 'positively' without this, study claims
In today's world, we know how important it is to keep a positive mindset.
‘I Love You Still’: Woman creates baby memory book to comfort mothers after miscarriage
Author Margaret Scofield created the book after a friend lost her daughter to miscarriage and she struggled to find a gift to honor the baby's memory.
The Peyton Heart Project: Upper Moreland High School student spreads positivity to help others
As the bullying epidemic persists, tragic stories of the consequences are commonplace these days.
Military sees frustrating trend as suicide rate rises
Military suicides have surged to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter.
1 person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, WHO says — Here’s how to help those who are struggling
One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds, according to figures by the World Health Organization.
Trump considers mental institutions as answer to gun violence
White House staff members are looking for ways to incorporate the president's desire for more institutions into a long list of other measures aimed at reducing gun violence.