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Grit and Determination: Will’s Example

Will Ellsworth, a born and raised South Philadelphian, embodies the gritty spirit of his hometown through his multifaceted musical talents. As a guitarist, singer, pianist, drummer, and record producer, Ellsworth has shown grit and determination through his journey in the music industry. As Will was performing in City Hall, Will shared how he approaches his career goals and maintains his mental health while pursuing the challenging music business. “I do my best to stay positive and mindful,” he shared. Growing up in South Philly, Will was deeply influenced by legendary Philadelphia artists like Teddy Pendergrass and Gamble & Huff. This musical lineage has played a crucial role in shaping Will’s artistic identity and work ethic. His early memories add to [...]

February 12th, 2025|
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How are You Feeling Today?

“I’m going in for a check –up.” Typically we think of check-ups as they relate to our physical health – be it our cholesterol, blood pressure, or weight. We want to take it one step further and encourage you to get a “check up from the neck up." Coined by Patrick Kennedy, encouraging folks to get a “check up from the neck up” is one of our missions.  We want everyone to feel comfortable touching base with how they are feeling.

Breaking the Silence: MHFA Training

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a groundbreaking public education and early intervention program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of behavioral health challenges. MHFA will be available at the "Breaking The Silence on Mental Wellness: Real Talk, Real Help, Real Solutions Conference” on  April 4th and 5th, 8:00am-6:00pm, at Temple School of Medicine 3500 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140. This conference is focused on addressing stigma related to behavioral health within the African American community. Over 50 diverse workshops geared toward a wide variety of audiences. Behavioral health screenings will be provided to conference participants as part of Saturday's resource fair.

I Will Listen

The national anti-stigma campaign #IWillListen is coming to Philadelphia! #IWillListen is based on the belief that through listening and understanding everyone can play a role in reducing the stigma associated with mental illness.

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When it comes to physical injuries or illness, there is an abundance of sources of information, both online and offline, to guide you to the help you need to get better. Websites, books, family or friends, there’s always somewhere you can turn to. But information and resources about mental illness can be a lot harder to find. It’s not surprising, then, that there are a lot of misperceptions when it comes to behavioral health challenges. Here at DBHIDS, we’re aiming to change that.

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