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Philly’s first mobile methadone van is on track with $1.2 million spending plan, city says
Read full article at Inquirer.com Philadelphia health officials say they are on track to spend $1.2 million in opioid lawsuit settlement cash on a specialized van equipped to dispense the […]
1 in 3 U.S. students experience racism at school: It’s affecting mental health
Read full article at USAToday.com Students who experienced racism said their mental health also deteriorated, a new study showed. In 2023, nearly a third of high school students across the […]
Philadelphia teen turns mental health struggles into positive message through his clothing brand
Read full article at CBSNews.com A Philadelphia teenager who has overcome mental health issues is promoting emotional wellness with his clothing brand. Smiley faces have been a salvation for 18-year-old […]
Philadelphia sees a decline in drug overdose deaths among residents for the first time in 5 years, data show
Read full article at WHYY.org Fewer Philadelphians are dying from drug overdoses, according to new city data released Wednesday, which shows a decline in fatalities for the first time in […]
Extreme Heat Can Impact Youth Mental Health, Contributing to Aggression in Adolescents
Read full article at prnewswire.com A new study from researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found racial and ethnic disparities in pre- and early adolescent exposure to extreme heat, […]
Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder
Read full article at WHYY.org At Prevention Point Philadelphia, officials report that interest in long-acting medications for opioid use disorder is growing significantly. The organization administered 312 Sublocade injections in […]
U.S. suicides held steady in 2023 — at a very high level
Read full article at NBCPhiladelphia.com U.S. suicides last year remained at about the highest level in the nation’s history, preliminary data suggests. A little over 49,300 suicide deaths were reported […]
New mental health walk-in clinics in Philly and Montgomery County aim to reduce demands on hospitals
Read full article at PhillyVoice.com Rates of depression, anxiety and other behavioral health issues have been increasing in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties in recent years, mirroring nationwide trends. About 22% […]
Here’s how communities in the Delaware Valley will mark International Overdose Awareness Day this year
Read the full article at WHYY.org On a recent Thursday afternoon, Ann Sardella took a drive to Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery in Springfield, Pennsylvania. Buried there is her son, […]
DBHIDS Releases 2022-2023 Annual Report
The City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is dedicated to educating, strengthening, and serving individuals and communities so that all Philadelphians can thrive. We envision […]