mental-health-issues

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Direct service providers rally for more money in the 2022-23 state budget at the Pennsylvania state Capitol on May 24, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pa (Photo by Amanda Berg, for the Capital-Star).

Pa.’s intellectual disability community will not be left out of 2023’s budget debate | Opinion

BY: - March 29, 2023

These are our neighbors and our family members. This is my brother. We must act on their behalf right now.

With the boss away, running Fetterman’s office takes a village of coordinated staff

BY: - March 6, 2023

As the Pennsylvania Democrat seeks treatment for depression, staff in D.C. and Pa. are stepping up.

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USE ONCE: U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has been widely praised for going public about his need for treatment for depression (Alex Wong via Getty Images News/The Conversation)

When does clinical depression become an emergency? 4 questions answered | Analysis

BY: - March 2, 2023

The good news is that depression responds well to treatment.

Looking to raise awareness, Fetterman asks supporters to donate to mental health organizations

BY: - February 20, 2023

On Friday, Fetterman’s campaign sent an email to his supporters, encouraging people to donate to mental health organizations. 

Direct service providers rally for more money in the 2022-23 state budget at the Pennsylvania state Capitol on May 24, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pa (Photo by Amanda Berg, for the Capital-Star).

Report: ID/A worker shortage fueled by low wages, high turnover | Wednesday Morning Coffee

BY: - January 11, 2023

The system is 'severely strained past its breaking point,' an analyst said.

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Direct service providers rally for more money in the 2022-23 state budget at the Pennsylvania state Capitol on May 24, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pa. (Photo by Amanda Berg, for the Capital-Star).

Let’s get serious about ending prudent pay in Pennsylvania | Opinion

BY: - October 20, 2022

Lawmakers should pass the bill before the end of the year.

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Direct service providers rally for more money in the 2022-23 state budget at the Pennsylvania state Capitol on May 24, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pa (Photo by Amanda Berg, for the Capital-Star).

Long overdue, mental health’s time in the spotlight has finally come | Fletcher McClellan

BY: - October 16, 2022

Mental health depends on healthy lifestyles, vigorous politics, and responsive policies.

Pa. Rep. Schlossberg among lawmakers at White House summit on mental health issues

BY: - October 3, 2022

The meeting focused on efforts to advance mental health care and substance abuse aid.

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Anxiety, depression diagnoses spiked for Pa. kids during pandemic | Thursday Morning Coffee

BY: - August 11, 2022

The increase slightly outpaced the national rate, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Memorize the 988 hotline number. You’ll save a life | Opinion

BY: - July 28, 2022

It should be as important as your Social Security number or your phone number.

Direct service providers rally for more money in the 2022-23 state budget at the Pennsylvania state Capitol on May 24, 2022 in Harrisburg, Pa. (Photo by Amanda Berg, for the Capital-Star).

Lehigh Valley Dem keeping up budget push for $100M mental health program

BY: - July 7, 2022

Rep. Mike Schlossberg, who's been public with his own mental health battles, says he wants to 'move the conversation' on the issue.

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Stop saying all mass shooters are mentally ill. Not all mentally ill people are violent | Opinion

BY: - June 19, 2022

Thoughts about mass shooters -- and a Father's Day lesson from the author's son.