mental health

August 26, 2026 | 1:48 PM

Meta, states including Pa. agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

The social media giant also agreed to make sweeping changes to Instagram and Facebook.

By John Ruwitch, NPR

July 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM

Pa.’s public school code puts a priority on student safety, mental health

New programs will create cyberbullying policies and provide social media literacy education for students.

By Emily Scolnick, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 15, 2026 | 8:52 AM

Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

The AgriStress Helpline had a surge in calls from Pennsylvania farmers in its first year. But since 2024, usage has dropped.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

January 28, 2026 | 1:57 PM

Counties urge lawmakers to raise funding for 911, mental health, property reassessments

Pa. budget season kicks off next week with Gov. Josh Shapiro's annual address on Tuesday.

By Jaxon White/WITF

December 18, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Mental health care workers face too many needs, not enough money on the front line of Pa.’s self-made crisis

Mental health providers often know what works for the people they serve. But there’s not enough resources to help everyone in need.

By Danielle Ohl/Spotlight PA

November 7, 2025 | 5:12 AM

System for determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. is in crisis, new report finds

The study found the mentally ill are swept up by low-level criminal offenses and kept in state hospitals too long, confirming a past Spotlight PA report.

By Danielle Ohl/Spotlight PA

October 20, 2025 | 5:35 AM

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Meta, states including Pa. agree to $17 billion settlement in child safety trial

Pa.’s public school code puts a priority on student safety, mental health

Hotline for Pa. farmers sees major drop in calls, texts amid mental health crisis

Counties urge lawmakers to raise funding for 911, mental health, property reassessments

Mental health care workers face too many needs, not enough money on the front line of Pa.’s self-made crisis

System for determining if someone is mentally fit for trial in Pa. is in crisis, new report finds

WATCH: How Pennsylvania’s mental health system failed those who needed it most

Pa. Attorney General Sunday launches expanded mental health diversion program

Attorney General Dave Sunday weighs new mental health diversion program for Pa. counties

Psychiatrist Explains Why Casual Use of Mental Health Terms Can Be Harmful