Counseling

Happiness Mental Health

Happiness levels have fallen in the U.S., and though Americans say therapy has benefits, many aren't receiving it

Medicare expands the roster of available mental health professionals

Medicare Mental Health

As the youth mental health crisis worsens, the dire shortage of providers prevents young people from getting help

Mental Health Teens

Trauma counseling will be offered at Philly rec centers in areas prone to gun violence

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CVS expands in-store, mental health services to the Philly region

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Discussing risky sex could cut STI rates significantly, new U.S. guidelines say

Counseling for STIs

Drexel launches free counseling program for veterans

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South Jersey doctor's mission: free mental health services for returning vets

Radnor specialist helps people wage addiction battle she knows too well

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers post-abortion path to 'healing and mercy'

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Genetic counselors struggle to keep up with huge new demand

LGBTQ Tobacco Use

LGBTQ people smoke cigarettes at higher rates, and they face barriers to quitting

Moving Mental Health

Moving even once during childhood increases risk of being diagnosed with depression, study shows

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Three Philadelphia nurses recognized in this year's Celebrate Caring campaign

Bowel Movement Health

Your bathroom habits provide insights on your overall health, study finds

Wistar Institute HIV Research

Wistar Institute opens research center dedicated to finding an HIV cure

Skin Cancer Men

Melanoma is most common among older, white men, but it is preventable

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