mental health

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

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

By Danielle Ohl/Spotlight PA

October 6, 2025 | 2:21 PM

Pa. Attorney General Sunday launches expanded mental health diversion program

By Jaxon White/WITF

August 20, 2025 | 1:08 PM

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

By Jaxon White/WITF

August 18, 2025 | 3:59 PM

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

By Asia Tabb

August 14, 2025 | 5:00 AM

Ex-professor pushes CVS probe after Central Pa. pharmacist suicides

By Lucy Albright/LNP | LancasterOnline

August 11, 2025 | 6:33 AM

Central Pa. housing, social work experts worry about Trump’s latest executive order on homelessness

By Jade Campos/LNP | LancasterOnline

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