Experts say students should have mental health checklist heading back to school
With children going back to school, now is the time to go through the back-to-school checklist.
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With children going back to school, now is the time to go through the back-to-school checklist.
Wakisha Bailey shows us the latest production titled "KOLD" focuses on humanity amid the impacts of ICE enforcement, in this week's Spreading the Love.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
Each year, millions of Americans struggle with their mental health. But on May 16, NAMI Walks Montgomery County will hold its annual fundraising walk and raise thousands for free support programs. Kim Hudson reports.
The Artemis II astronauts are participating in a variety of studies about how space travel affects physical and mental health.
Studies show teens are spending too much time on their cellphones and it could be harming their mental health.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
The organization started with an Instagram post offering free therapy for Black men. Now they provide eight free therapy sessions with Black men and pair them with clinicians of color. Meet Zakiya Williams and Tasnim Sulaiman, founders of Black Men Heal. Check out the full story Thursday night at 7 p.m. as we air our special, Changemakers: CBS News Philadelphia Celebrates Black History.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
Research shows the share of American adults reading for pleasure has dropped dramatically, a trend that's raising health concerns among experts.
Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.
Having a smartphone may be harmful for children younger than 12, a new study suggests. Some parents are waiting until the end of eighth grade to get their children cellphones.
For U.S. Army veteran Michele Farren, the horse therapy program at Forgotten Angels Equine Rescue in Medford, New Jersey, has been life-changing.
After serving on a murder trial, one man says he was haunted by what he saw — until a newly created program stepped in to help.
A man who scaled a security fence in the middle of the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor's mansion has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and other charges.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
The program will provide an in-school support system for students who experience trauma outside of school. The program will be piloted at 15 schools this year with the ultimate goal of being rolled out citywide next school year.
There are new guidelines out for how doctors deal with a child’s mental health — and it starts very early. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The new school year brings lots of emotions for kids. An expert shares tips for helping children deal with anxiety and explains the red flags to look for.
Students are getting ready to head back to school. Research shows that many freshmen starting college have faced mental health struggles and they can get worse away from home. Stephanie Stahl reports on keeping students safe and healthy.
Kids who spend a lot of time on screens can be hurting their health, increasing the risk for things like diabetes. Stephanie Stahl reports more on the new research.
A new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
The concerning new study says the health of children in the United States has deteriorated over the last 17 years with kids in 2025 being more likely to have chronic diseases and mental health problems.
Once a vacant lot on Megargee Street in the Holmesburg neighborhood, the space has been transformed into a green sanctuary thanks to the work of the nonprofit Heroic Gardens.
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."
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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.