City Calls on Philadelphia to Take Online Pledge to “Check in” on those who Have the Holiday Blues

PHILADELPHIA – Starting today and throughout the holiday season, the city’s behavioral health department will be calling on Philadelphians to take a quick online pledge to “check in” on family and friends who are suffering from the holiday blues for reasons that range from losing a loved one to losing a job. Anyone can take the pledge, which encourages individuals to also be mindful of their own holiday wellness, at https://www.dbhids2021.wpengine.com/en/mind-your-holidays through January 1, 2018. While the holiday season can be a joyous time of celebration, cheer and family fun [...]

Janine Monico2017-12-12T04:20:21-05:00December 12th, 2017|Holidays, Stress|

March is More Than Just March Madness!

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM)!

Janine Monico2021-01-02T19:48:30-05:00March 3rd, 2016|Addiction & Recovery, Community|

The (Not So) Secret to Student Success: A Healthy Mind

Sarah Reyes
Content Manager - Graduation Coach Campaign - Philadelphia

in collaboration with
Dana Careless, LPC
Manager for Health Promotion - DBHIDS

Academic pressure. Report cards. Peer pressure. Detention. Test results.

When we think of ways to improve a student’s performance in school, improving his or her mental health isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind, but it may be one of the most important factors in student success.

Janine Monico2021-01-04T21:48:50-05:00November 23rd, 2015|Family & Youth, Suicide Prevention|