Christine Michaels, CEO of NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania, said coming out of the pandemic has been the biggest challenge facing Gen Z.
Tag Archives: Mental Health
Mental Health Respite Facilities Are Filling Care Gaps in Over a Dozen States
Public health professionals say respite facilities can potentially play a big role in addressing a national mental health crisis that accelerated dramatically during the covid-19 pandemic, especially when it comes to suicide prevention.
Our HAIR Project Empowers Mental Health, Well Being in Communities of Color
In Pennsylvania, the Our HAIR initiative program will provide mental health support for Medicaid members at local Black salons and barbershops, and help to reduce the stigma often associated with mental health issues in communities of color.
Adjusting Jobs to Protect Workers’ Mental Health is Both Easier and Harder Than You Might Think
U.S. employees are increasingly struggling with mental health challenges tied to their jobs, such as depression, anxiety and burnout.
Pa. Bills Providing $100M in Aid for Mental Health Programs are a Lifeline. Here’s Why | Opinion
In an era marked by social, economic, and technological advancements, our state’s legislation must keep pace with the evolving needs of our communities.
‘Young People are Showing the Adults the Way,’ Shapiro Says About Mental Health Investments
The Democratic governor said his administration is evaluating how later start times and peer-to-peer mentoring could prioritize mental health and help destigmatize the issue.
Mental Health Needs Must be Addressed Inside and Outside the Classroom | Opinion
As counties continue to scramble to provide assistance to those who can’t afford private services, we cannot forget that our schools are only one of many important pieces of the mental health funding puzzle.
Staff Shortages, ‘Burdensome’ Regulations Among Top Hurdles for Addiction Treatment Providers
Lawmakers in Harrisburg heard about the challenges substance use treatment providers, community leaders, and law enforcement are facing in their efforts to combat addiction at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
New State Budget Gives Millions to In-School Mental Health Services
In a time where more and more students are feeling unsafe at school and struggling with their mental health, Pennsylvania lawmakers have recently approved the 2022-2023 budget to include $100 million for school safety and another $100 million for mental health initiatives.
How the pandemic has affected women’s mental health in Pennsylvania
Since early 2020, when COVID-19 became a global health crisis, researchers have noticed a real disparity in the rise of anxiety in women throughout the pandemic in comparison to men.