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February 14, 2023 | 4:02 PM

What is applied theatre and how can people benefit from it? Philadelphia theater professor provides insight

On The Spark Tuesday, we sparked conversation about an art form that many may not know about, applied theatre.

By Aniya Faulcon
August 10, 2022 | 3:14 PM

A Lancaster County art school brings Art Recess back

Art Recess, which started in 2019 prior to a brief hiatus due to COVID-19, provides adults with two and a half hours to work an art project of their own or an assigned art project while enjoying their packed lunch.

By Aniya Faulcon
August 1, 2022 | 4:36 PM

Middletown Public Library hosts pet therapy reading program

Middletown Public Library has partnered with Caring Hearts Pet Therapy to present a program that encourages the love for reading and provides therapy from a furry friend.

By Aniya Faulcon

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Psychedelic therapy integral to ancient societies may be coming to Pennsylvania

A Berks-based advocate sees potential for more Black and Latino participation in studies and therapy.
By Anthony Orozco
February 22, 2022 | 11:18 AM

Art and music therapy seem to help with brain disorders. Scientists want to know why

Art therapies are increasingly being used to treat brain conditions including PTSD, depression, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

By John Hamilton/NPR
April 2, 2021 | 7:33 AM

‘It’s OK to not be OK’: For clients’ mental health, and their own, therapists managed intense new demands

In the last six to eight months, many therapists in the region have had Spindel Bashoff’s experience: Requests for mental health appointments have increased, to the point where there’s more demand than supply.
By Zöe Read/WHYY
January 4, 2021 | 8:23 AM

Thousands of Pa. children with autism are set to lose access to services in mid January

A change at the state level is blocking funding for a type of one-on-one therapy when conducted at clinics rather than in the home.
By Brett Sholtis
April 9, 2020 | 12:43 PM

Psychiatrists lean hard on teletherapy to reach isolated patients in emotional pain

Normally, privacy rules would strictly limit a doctor’s ability to provide care over the phone, or online. Nevertheless, some federal and state laws and licensing restrictions have been lifted during the pandemic.

By Yuki Noguchi/NPR
April 6, 2020 | 6:12 AM

How to get therapy when you can’t leave the house

A new poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 45% of adults say the pandemic has affected their mental health.
By Shereen Marisol Meraji and Lauren Hodges/NPR
September 30, 2019 | 5:35 AM

‘Feeling is healing’: Mental health summit in Olney uses hip-hop as therapy

“Trauma is something that takes a toll on you."
By Emily Scott/WHYY
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