MENTAL HEALTH Archives - Page 7 of 22 - Pittsburgh's Public Source

A person dressed in a red jacket and black beanie stands on a city sidewalk beside a tree and row houses.

How drug overdose deaths have plagued one generation of Black men for decades

by Josh Katz, Margot Sanger-Katz and Nick Thieme December 20, 2024December 22, 2024

A man with a beard wearing a navy sweatshirt and a cross necklace sits indoors, looking to the side with a thoughtful expression. The room has wood-paneled walls.

Bias, cost, access issues keep people with disabilities from health care

by Amber Frantz December 9, 2024December 6, 2024

Four people in a classroom, with two sitting on chairs and two standing behind them, all casually dressed.

Half of young people felt hopeless in some Pittsburgh suburbs, but community assets can feed optimism

by Amber Frantz November 19, 2024November 21, 2024

A group of people at an event, some waving flags. A man holds a "Time for a Change" sign. Camera equipment is visible in the background.

‘Something great’ and ‘the world is ending’ echo in post-election din

by Public Source November 7, 2024November 10, 2024

Person in a jacket and a hat stands between colorful murals looking out to the right of the frame. One speech bubble says, "Sounds Gay - I'll Be There!" and another text says, "The Future is Trans!"

For trans people reliant on federal programs, election could change everything

by Venuri Siriwardane October 21, 2024August 12, 2025

Entrance to Shawnee Juvenile Detention Center with "No Trespassing" and "Private Property" signs, surrounded by trees and brick buildings in the background.

Local Government

Update: Allegheny County Council approves settlement of dispute over Shuman Center

by Charlie Wolfson September 10, 2024September 15, 2024

Brick sign reading "Shuman Juvenile Detention Center" outside a fenced-in facility with trees and a brick building in the background. Red and white barrier visible in the foreground.

Local Government

Settlement: New board will oversee privatized Shuman operation

by Venuri Siriwardane September 6, 2024June 4, 2026

A graphic with the text "Public Service Guide" surrounded by images of a camera, map, apple, book, heart, papers, tulips, bicycle, and "P" icon on a yellow background.

Public-service guides

Hey, students: Here’s how to get off campus, enjoy Pittsburgh

by Briana Bindus August 27, 2024August 26, 2024

A woman with dreadlocks and sunglasses stands by a wooden fence, wearing a colorful tie-dye dress. The fence has red and grey sections, with tall grass and plants in the background.

County overdose campaign seeks to offset stark disparities in local opioid deaths

by Jamie Wiggan August 22, 2024November 21, 2024

High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know.

by Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

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