Mental health and battling depression during a pandemic

Fox 29    November 23, 2020 CMO of the Department of Behavioral Health Dr. Sosunmolu Shoyinka and CEO and Founder of V.O.I.C.E Laquisha Anthony joined Good Day Philadelphia to talk about mental […]

Vote on mental health policy to save lives and money in this year’s elections

Philadelphia Inquirer    October 12, 2020 By Kate Fox, DBHIDS We’ve all been more than a little preoccupied with the omnipresent pandemic that is COVID-19. The United States has recently surpassed over […]

City of Philadelphia awarded 6 innovation grants to help projects pivot during the pandemic

Technical.ly Philly    September 9, 2020 Six government projects were awarded seed funding up to $7,500 by the Innovation Fund, a grant opportunity fast tracked by the City of Philadelphia’s Office of […]

Hazard pay grants now available for front-line workers in life-sustaining industries

July 21, 2020 $50 million in grant funding is now available to help employers provide hazard pay to employees in life-sustaining occupations during the COVID-19 pandemic. A full press release outlining […]

Corona Virus Mental Health: Philadelphia Launches ‘Mindful Together’ As Pandemic Has Spiked Stress, Anxiety

CBS3    May 7, 2020 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The COVID-19 pandemic has spiked stress and anxiety around the world. On Monday, Philadelphia launched a new campaign called “Mindful Together,” encouraging mental health […]