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Mental Health

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City Life

In “Assault on Privacy,” Philly Police Routinely Reveal Mental Health Status of Missing City Residents

As far as Google was concerned, South Philly’s Christine Veasey was a relatively anonymous person a year ago. Back then, a quick search on her […]

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City Life

I Built My Identity Around Being Bipolar. Then My Doctor Said I’m Not Bipolar

My psychiatrist first floated the idea that I don’t have bipolar disorder months ago, when we were spending another session dissecting my history of disasters. […]

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Be Well Philly

How to Find a Therapist in Philadelphia

We’ve reached a strange and wonderful era where it seems like everyone is either a) in therapy or b) has been to therapy.  Of course, […]

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Be Well Philly

What We Can All Learn From the Fat Sex Therapist

If you follow fat acceptance, queer, or radical voices on Instagram, it’s likely that someone you follow has shared one of Sonalee Rashatwar’s posts. Under the handle @thefatsextherapist, the […]

NextHealth PHL

NextUp: Genomind Is Bringing Precision Medicine to Mental Health Care

“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com with […]

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City Life

When Donald Trump Blames Mass Shootings on Mental Illness, He’s Blaming People Like Me

Last week, Donald Trump responded to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, by saying that “mental illness and hatred pulls the […]

NextHealth PHL

NextUp: The Company Using Tech to Improve Outcomes for Mental Health Patients

“NextUp” is a weekly NextHealth PHL feature that highlights the local leaders, organizations, and research shaping the Greater Philadelphia region’s life sciences ecosystem. Email qmuse@phillymag.com […]

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City Life

People With Anxiety Disorders Can Soon Get Pa. Medical Marijuana Cards

A whole lot more people are about to become qualified for a medical marijuana card in Pennsylvania. On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health added […]

Be Well Philly

Accessing Mental Healthcare Just Got Easier Thanks to This Former Drexel Student

Here at Be Well Philly, we believe that being well involves your entire self: mind, body, and emotions. Mental and emotional health are especially critical, […]

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Be Well Philly

Your Body’s Ready for the Broad Street Run. Now It’s Time to Train Your Mind.

Each week leading up to the Broad Street Run on May 5th, local running coach Cory Smith shares his training tips and tricks for the epic 10-miler. […]

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City Life

Teenagers Are More Stressed Than Ever. Who’s to Blame?

One morning last fall, I was sitting at Green Engine Coffee in Haverford when I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. One buzz at […]

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Be Well Philly

14 Healthy Lifestyle Changes Philly Fitness Pros Want to Make in 2019

New Year’s resolutions are fine. Maybe they work for some people. But the thing is, deciding you’re going to make some kind of huge change […]

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Be Well Philly

7 Places to Go Around Philly If the Holidays Stress You Out

While the holiday season may be the happiest time of the year, it often comes with a lot of unwelcome guests, including stress. From getting […]

Be Well Philly

Meet a Health Hero Semifinalist: Susan Shifrin

» You can vote for Susan Shifrin here from September 4th through October 2nd.  Name: Susan Shifrin Role: Founder of Artz Philadelphia, an organization that provides opportunities for self-expression and […]

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Philadelphia Wedding

7 Actually Realistic Ways to Deal With Anxiety on Your Wedding Day

Some people spend their whole lives dreaming about their Big Day, when all eyes are on them. Others become filled with wedding anxiety and couldn’t […]