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College students are, unfortunately, under a huge amount of stress as they begin their semester. A nationwide survey of 1,200 college undergraduates conducted by TimelyMD reveals that 80% of them …
Mental Health Issues on College Campuses: What You Need to Know Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) joined C&J Catering employees yesterday to discuss substance use disorder (SUD) …
Commonwealth Highlights Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Education Tool for Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The pandemic has reshaped not only how people work, but how the world collectively thinks about and recognizes the importance of mental health in and out of …
Survey: Employers Are Failing to Recognize the Importance of Mental Health Read More
EXTON, PA — Recognizing the frustrations in access to mental health care and the lack of information about what resources were available, Pennsylvania State Representative Kristine Howard began holding the …
Mental Health Fair at Chester County Library Read More
Summer is coming to an end and kids all over the country are dreading the return to school. For some, it’s the fear of having to face another year of …
8 Tips to Help Kids (and Adults!) Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety and Depression Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of carnations and thank-you notes were distributed to Chester County Hospital employees last week in an effort spearheaded by the Care Team, part of Chester …
Carnation Day: Suicide Prevention Task Force Care Team Holds Event for Chester County Hospital Employees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently published new guidance to assist institutions in providing mental health supports for students, faculty, and staff. The guidance will help colleges …
Education Department Urges Colleges to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Provide Mental Health Supports to Students Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Citing a substantial increase in the need for mental health services that was exacerbated by the pandemic, the Chester County Commissioners this week approved a resolution calling …
ChesCo Commissioners Call for Increased State Funding for ‘Crumbling’ Mental Health System Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, CDC released two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Arts and Athletics Club is raising awareness of Mental Health through the arts. This local nonprofit organization is producing an original musical for teens called In …
Mental Health Awareness Through the Arts Read More