Topics in Health & Wellness
Through ‘Listen, Lucy,’ Jordan Corcoran is helping local teens understand mental health
The Listen, Lucy program brings valuable mental health information and encouragement to local schools and beyond.
O’Hara family turns grief into the Positive Painting Project to create messages of hope
Talking is better than keeping it to yourself … It’s OK to not be OK.”
Two years after March 13, 2020, how has the pandemic changed Pittsburgh’s families?
That anniversary of March 13, 2020, is here. See the results of Kidsburgh’s pandemic-impact survey.
Two years into the pandemic, we’re asking families: What have you experienced?
We want to hear from you and include your voices in the story we’re writing. So please take our very short survey.
A local play therapist’s must-have toys for helping kids express emotions
Curious about helping kids express emotions? This guide to play therapy toys can help.
Op Ed: Empathizing it out in trying times
“We need somebody in our corner, a support person, a person we can trust to be there through it all.”
If children are talking about death, how can parents best support them?
The pandemic and other worries may have children bringing up this difficult subject. Here’s expert advice on how you might respond.
Guest Editor Bill Strickland on the simple way you can change a child’s life
Guest editor Bill Strickland: “We need to lift each other up. And we can. There is so much we can do.”
What is mindfulness? This easy guide can help families throughout the year.
How can families practice mindfulness? This quick guide explains.
5 ways to help newly adopted children during the holidays
Expert advice on how you can best support newly adopted children as they experience the holiday season.
From volunteer to employee: At Dragon’s Den, this teen has turned helping others into a career
Check out Wendoll Slade’s inspiring story.
Chill Project opens first space for elementary students in Carnegie
Each Chill Room comes with an AHN-licensed counselor or social worker who is there full-time to help students.
Matt’s Maker Space opens a new location at UPMC Western Psych to help kids with mental illnesses
Matt’s Maker Space has grown to include 30 locations in the Pittsburgh region.
6 ways your food choices can lower stress and support mental health
There are no magic foods for boosting your mood. But these ideas can help lower stress and support good mental health.
Guest editor Julius Boatwright on community mental health and how we can help young people be well
Expert advice on helping your children — and yourself — be mentally healthy and well.
Sweet Pea’s ice cream truck is on a heartwarming mission
Sweet Pea’s ice cream truck is helping Pittsburghers in need while bringing sweet treats to everyone.
Pitt research project explores mental health of teens
The research project used collaborative filmmaking, giving teenagers equipment to create, film and edit on their own.
‘I can do it!’ VolunTOTS empowers little kids to do good in Pittsburgh communities
“I think people are looking for good, looking for joy and for community. And I think that we’re providing that for people.”
Matt’s Maker Space grows to an impressive 30 locations, including the first out of state
“My favorite thing is when a child walks into a Matt’s Maker Space and looks up at their teacher and says, ‘Who’s Matt?’ ”
7 practical tips for easing kids’ social media anxiety
Fear of missing out can make social media-using teens feel stressed. Here’s how you can help.