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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has recognized 15 postsecondary institutions for their substantial efforts to promote mental health and prevent student suicide through the newly established …
15 Colleges Leading the Fight Against Student Suicide and Mental Health Stigma Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Despite improvements in job security, American workers’ concerns about job advancement have led to another decline in the U.S. Worker Confidence Index™ (WCI) for the second quarter …
Job Advancement Concerns Weigh Down Worker Confidence Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Sophia Fontecchio, a high school senior from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, has been honored with the third annual Youth Scholarship by the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force. …
Chester County Teen Awarded Scholarship for Mental Health Advocacy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that two Philadelphia-based nonprofit organizations, Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) and Project HOME, will each receive $520,125 to bolster mental health …
Philadelphia Nonprofits Receive Funds to Enhance Mental Health Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced new policy guidance and resources aimed at bolstering …
HHS Unveils New Resources to Support Mental Health in Early Childhood Programs Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States continues to grapple with the highest rate of maternal mortality among well-resourced countries. Shockingly, over 22% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. result from …
A National Push to Improve Maternal Mental Health: HHS Releases a Robust Strategy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a poignant gesture for Women’s Mental Health Week, the 37 women of the PA House Democratic Caucus have embarked on a unique initiative, writing letters to …
Pennsylvania Female Legislators Pen Letters to Their Younger Selves in a Push for Mental Health Awareness Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Tina Smith of Minnesota today initiated a critical breakthrough in legislation concerning mental health. They introduced the United States Senate …
US Senate Proposes Landmark Legislation to Improve Mental Health Services Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration announced a comprehensive push to spotlight mental health and trauma awareness throughout Pennsylvania, marking May as Trauma and Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative …
Pennsylvania Elevates Mental Health and Trauma Awareness in May with Statewide Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Senator Vincent Hughes announced this week that schools in Philadelphia will receive a total of $3,539,658 in grants. These funds, aimed at improving safety, security, and …
Philadelphia Schools Receive Over $3.5 Million in Safety and Mental Health Grants Read More