How to protect your mental health during extreme heat
This heat wave hovering over the Philadelphia region has a lot of people feeling hot and bothered, and that can be even more intense for people with mental health issues.
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This heat wave hovering over the Philadelphia region has a lot of people feeling hot and bothered, and that can be even more intense for people with mental health issues.
Jenna Foley created The Honor Pendant to help people navigate grief. She shared her story and mission with photojournalist Jon Claudio.
With May being Maternal Mental Health Month, a mother is sharing her postpartum journey and how she ultimately found the support and connection she needed.
Maternal Mental Health Month is meant to raise awareness about emotional issues surrounding pregnancy. The research shows that about 1 million people suffer from mental health issues during and after pregnancy every year, but only 25% receive treatment. Doctors say this could be potentially dangerous.
The Evoluer House in Philadelphia is helping young women learn the importance of confidence and self-care and hosted a workshop for Mental Health Action Day. Wakisha Bailey reports live with Evoluer House Founder Cheryl Wadlington.
Philadelphia's Evoluer House is a nonprofit focused on empowering Black and Brown girls through wellness and education.
Depression is becoming more common among younger adults and adolescents in the United States, but most are not getting therapy to help, according to a new report from the CDC. Experts say increased awareness has led to more people getting help for depression, and that the pandemic is also blamed for the growing numbers.
Irish farmer Joe Phelan has several alpacas, and they do more than just graze the fields and provide wool — they regularly roam the halls of a local nursing home and help residents connect to the past.
Mental Health Action Day on May 15th is dedicated to pushing our culture from awareness to action on mental health. Evoluer House in Philadelphia's Old City is a resource for young women putting an emphasis on mental health. Founder Cheryl Ann Wadlington got a surprise from MTV's Jay Osterman, senior manager of social impact — Evoluer House is receiving a $10,000 grant to further their mission!
North Philadelphia came together to use art as a tool to bring light to a dark subject with a mural focused on mental health awareness.
Tuesday was a community paint day at St. Christopher's Hospital as part of Embracing the Light, a two-year project focused on mental health awareness. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A.J. Brown has been an open advocate for mental health, and doctors say his message of hope sets an important example.
A.J. Brown has been an open advocate for mental health and doctors say his message of hope is sets an important example. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Philadelphia has opened a new wellness center to provide longer-term care and housing for those recovering from substance use, homelessness and other challenges.
Through a partnership with Camden County schools, the Thrive Network is working with children and families who might not be able to afford mental health treatment.
The Thrive Network, which provides mental health services to families in South Jersey, is working to make resources more affordable by partnering with schools in Camden County. Through the program, students struggling with trauma can get access to the help they need before problems escalate.
Dozens of volunteers came together in Northeast Philadelphia to transform a vacant lot into a community garden. It was led by a mental health nonprofit dedicated to veterans. Eva Andersen is finding heart in this neighborhood beautification project.
This nonprofit, Climbing for Community, helps connect children in underserved communities with the benefits of rock climbing.
From a favored candidate's loss to navigating conversations with family members who voted differently, here's how to manage your mental health after a tumultuous election — and resources if you need additional support.
A new survey from the American Psychological Association is shining a light on election-related stressors for Americans.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping children who are mourning the loss of a loved one.
A nonprofit in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, gives kids grieving a loss access to free art therapy and counseling.
Millions of adults think they have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, a new survey shows. Doctors share what to know about the disorder.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
World Mental Health Day is meant to raise awareness about issues millions of people and their families face. And one high school senior is on a mission to promote emotional wellness. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snarled two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Court records detail the expansive cocaine trafficking ring that snarled two Penn State University fraternities and led to charges against 14 people.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
Scattered water quality tests on the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers found some unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Begining Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Alec Bohm had five hits, Jesús Luzardo pitched 6 2/3 dominant innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Monday marks 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.
Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, the start of weeks of testimony revisiting what happened on a Las Vegas night nearly 30 years ago.
The "New Bus Network," formerly called the "Bus Revolution," is the transit authority's first comprehensive redesign of the system in its six-decade history.
Bill Kelly is tracking thunderstorms in the Philadelphia region on Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Ava Clopton, 9, asked the Eagles if they could meet her and other patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ahead of her checkup. The team then invited her to training camp.