MENTAL HEALTH
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Mental health crisis center with inpatient care dedicated in Honesdale
A dedication ceremony was held for the new mental health urgent care facility at 100 Park St., Honesdale, the first of its kind in Wayne County. The walk-in clinic, with short-term inpatient availability, is operated by the Center for Community Resources (CCR), which has had a walk-in/call-in site on Main Street since 2021.
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UPenn doctor’s orders: ‘Belly laugh at least two to five days a week’
A good laugh is also good for your heart, immune system and many other health benefits, said Dr. Michael Miller, a cardiologist and medical professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh ministry among small US groups chipping away at historic levels of social isolation
A Pittsburgh ministry pursuing “trauma-informed community development” is one of many small groups across the US working to restore community connections amid an epidemic of loneliness and isolation.
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Pennsylvania Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
Pennsylvanians: Now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some homegrown Instagram accounts to help you do just that.
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How to talk to a conspiracy theorist, in 6 steps
Here’s how you (yes, you!) can help stop your friends and family from going down extremist rabbit holes.
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VIDEO: Philly Beer Fest raises money for a good cause
The Philly Beer Fest was held over the weekend, offering local beer enthusiasts the opportunity to sample from Pennsylvania breweries, meaderies, and wineries. Proceeds from the event went to the Trauma Survivors Foundation, which provides resources and support for trauma victims. @keystonenewsroom Local brews, great music, and a cause worth raising a glass to! 🍻…
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We asked, you answered: What should Gov. Shapiro prioritize in Pennsylvania’s new budget?
With the governor having previewed two of his main objectives for Pennsylvania’s upcoming budget — overhauling the state’s higher ed system and increasing public transportation funding — we asked our newsletter readers to sound off on what they wanted to see Shapiro prioritize in the state’s new budget.
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Here’s How the Biden Administration Has Tackled The Mental Health Crisis
The Biden administration has invested billions into improving mental health care in the United States.
