Mental Health News

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with reporters Tom Shortell and Brittany Sweeney.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County is starting its LOSS Team, which will serve as first responders to assist families caught in the immediate aftermath of a suicide.

DeSales University professor Elisabeth Felten is in her second year teaching non-traditional, special needs adults to give them a college experience.

An upcoming event in the Lehigh Valley aims to educate people about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. It’s a topic not often talked about that plagues a number of new parents.

A mental health summit at St. Luke's hosted healthcare workers, legislators, and community members. The panel addressed issues treating mental health problems and how to work towards fixing the crisis.

A suicide prevention bench was dedicated to Moravian University. Students lined up to participate in the unveiling.

Lehigh County officials determined the proposed legislation had more than a dozen problems, making it too problematic to present to Allentown voters. The bill would have dispatched an EMT and mental health professional to certain calls and prohibited other first responders from going.

Halloween and Christmas decorations are up early again this year. How are members of the community reacting?

Decluttering a home can help decrease stress and anxiety, according a Lehigh Valley psychologist and a professional organizer. Both say back to school time is usually when they see people wanting more organization.

A program that brings mindfulness to schools continues their efforts through summer. The Mindful Child Initiative serves more than 350 classrooms throughout the year and visits playgrounds throughout the summer.

The Veterans Hub of Northeastern PA has started offering counseling for veterans every Wednesday at a new clinic at St. Luke's Lehighton campus.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is focusing specifically on child and adolescent mental health, Levine said.

The new facility will serve children as well as adults.

The Safe2Say Something program receives thousands of tips about mental health, bullying and harassment.

In one 24-hour period earlier this month, 10 patients at LVHN died from COVID-19, physician says.

Wintertime and the post-holiday doldrums can contribute to the condition.

A new behavioral health center for teens in crisis is set to open in the Easton area.

The new unit will cut down on the time a teen has to wait for help.

Orthopedic massage can ease pain brought on by repetitive stress, heavy lifting and more.

The past year and a half has been traumatic for many people, including children. Many are starting the school year once again under the cloud of COVID-19. A Lehigh Valley yoga instructor is sharing ways to help kids de-stress.

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