CDC describes how pandemic is affecting children's mental health
Disruptions to daily life during the pandemic, anxiety about contracting Covid-19 and social isolation are all taking a toll on children's mental health, a CDC report says. more
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PolicyLab report focuses on mental health needs of teen parents
Chldren's Hospital of Philadelphia's PolicyLab has published a new issue brief detailing early findings from a project focused on a unique population of caregivers: parenting teens. more
Pew calls on Congress to reduce barriers to opioid treatment
As we battle COVID-19, we cannot forget the millions of Americans who were already fighting another epidemic: opioid use disorder. more
People of color most impacted by pandemic deaths
Black, Asian, Native American and Hispanic patients still die far more frequently than White patients, even as death rates have plummeted for all races and age groups. more
Blue Cross raises alarm on missed childhood vaccinations
The report provides clear evidence that the United States is at risk of widespread outbreaks of preventable disease. more
PA ranks high in rate of uninsured children: PPC report
Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children's recently released 2020 State of Children’s Health Care report shows Pennsylvania has the 8th highest number of uninsured children in the nation. more
City operates hotline for MH crises as alternative to police
Alternatives to calling the police are available when dealing with a mental health crisis. They include calling the 24 Hour Mental Health Delegate Hot Line: 215-685-6440 (available 7 days per week). more
Experts discuss how to heal after racial trauma
Images of the Walter Wallace Jr. shooting have been displayed online and across various social media channels resulting in it being watched and shared countless times since the incident happened. more
Stigma, cost,access limits mean fewer MH resources for Black men
For communities of color and especially for Black men, quality mental health resources are scarce. more
No Kid Hungry website helps families access free food
The website does not use information for any other purpose than to locate food assistance. more
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