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Jul 27 2025
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When the Headlines Hit Home: How Current Events Affect Your Mental Health

By Marquita Bolden

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted by the news lately, you’re not alone. When we see anti-trans laws passing, DEI programs being eliminated, ICE raids in our communities, or “religious freedom” bills being used to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people, these events hit differently for those of us in marginalized communities. They’re not just political news—they feel personal because they are personal.

Your reactions to current events are completely normal. When you see headlines about laws that could affect your rights, your safety, or your ability to get basic services, your brain treats this as a real threat. Your nervous system doesn’t distinguish between physical danger and social or political threats—it just knows something that matters to you is under attack.

Understanding why current events affect your mental health so deeply can help you be gentler with yourself while developing practical tools to stay engaged with the world around you without burning out.

May 05 2025
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Mental Health Matters: Your Guide to Support in Philadelphia

By therapycenteradmin

In a city known for its resilience and community spirit, nearly half of Philadelphia adults report experiencing poor mental health at least once a month. Behind these statistics are real people—our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members—all navigating their mental health journeys in a city that faces unique challenges.

Mental health doesn’t discriminate, but access to care often does. In neighborhoods across Philadelphia, the disparity between those who need support and those who receive it remains stark. Despite improvements in provider availability nationwide, with 324.9 mental health providers per 100,000 people, many Philadelphians still struggle to find affordable, culturally competent care.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re focusing on breaking down these barriers. Because in a city where 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line, mental health care isn’t a luxury—it’s an essential need that should be accessible to all.

Join us as we explore the mental health landscape in Philadelphia, share strategies for supporting yourself and others, and highlight the resources that can help us all take steps toward healing. Because when it comes to mental health, no one should have to walk alone.