Mental Health

Lehigh Valley State Rep. Michael Schlossberg has introduced a new $100 million proposal to help address mental health priorities. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

The Northampton County Division of Mental Health says a new program is available to help suicide attempt survivors at Lehigh Valley Health Network behavioral health units in the county. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, John welcomes Emma Benoit, a survivor of a suicide attempt who will be the guest speaker at the screening of her documentary film My Ascension at the Liberty High School auditorium, Tuesday May 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, John welcomes Emma Benoit, a survivor of a suicide attempt who will be the guest speaker at the screening of her documentary film My Ascension at the Liberty High School auditorium, Tuesday May 3 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back for another coronavirus update, where he discusses the uptick in cases because of the BA.2 Omicron subvariant, masking controversies, St. Luke's joining a nationwide children's hospital network and more.

Sally Handlon reminds listeners that spending time outdoors can be beneficial to their well-being, and she chats with Rob Neitz from the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center about some of the available opportunities to get out into nature across the Lehigh Valley.

Sally Handlon reminds listeners that spending time outdoors can be beneficial to their well-being, and she chats with Rob Neitz from the Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center about some of the available opportunities to get out into nature across the Lehigh Valley.

On a special "Teen" Perspectives, John Pearce is joined by Rishika Rohatgi and Jess Benninger from the Parkland High School Mental Health Awareness Club, as well as advisor Jacquelyn Zolotsky to talk about destigmatizing mental health conversations and spreading awareness about mental health disorders in schools and the larger community.

On a special "Teen" Perspectives, John Pearce is joined by Rishika Rohatgi and Jess Benninger from the Parkland High School Mental Health Awareness Club, as well as advisor Jacquelyn Zolotsky to talk about destigmatizing mental health conversations and spreading awareness about mental health disorders in schools and the larger community.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro has released a special report on student mental health from data and tips received through Pennsylvania’s anonymous reporting system for schools, students and communities. WDIY’s Mike Flynn has more.