New research links OTC medications to increase in suicide among children
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
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According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
North Philadelphia came together to use art as a tool to bring light to a dark subject with a mural focused on mental health awareness.
On Friday, there will be a first-of-its-kind suicide prevention gathering to help Philadelphia first responders cope with mental health struggles.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
The Gilgo Beach murder suspect, Rex Heuermann, is off suicide watch, according to the Suffolk County sheriff.
Some of Terrence Butler's teammates have been honoring him on social media, and classmates on campus say he would always smile and wave while walking on campus.
A Delaware County community is coming together to honor and bring awareness to one of their own who died by suicide.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Howard Monroe reports.
European regulators are investigating the risk of suicidal thoughts among those taking popular drugs for weight loss, like Ozempic.
According to the FBI, an online crime they're calling "sextortion" is on the rise in the Philadelphia area.
If young people are being exploited, they are the victim of a crime and should report it. Contact your local FBI field office, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or report it online at tips.fbi.gov.
The FBI wants parents and caregivers to be aware of this scam and know that there are resources available to minors and families who might be caught up in a sextortion scam and that there are tools that can help kids remove their sexually explicit images from the internet.
A Senate bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state has cleared a House committee.
TikTok recommends self-harm and eating disorder content to some users within minutes of joining the platform, according to a new report published by the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
A new study from Stanford University is claiming that suicide rates will continue to rise as the Earth gets hotter.
His school district is expected to release video showing a bully knocking him unconscious two days before he killed himself.
A forum in Montgomery County focused on preventing suicide among emergency responders.
A woman has launched the campaign #1300ReasonsWhyNot after the release of a popular Netflix series.
That stomach-turning scene has triggered criticism that it romanticizes suicide.
The Blairsville High School students, who are not being identified, killed themselves Oct. 5 and 11.
Montgomery County Police Chief Bill Kelly criticized media outlets for not reporting the race of a suicidal individual that police wrestled a gun away from earlier this week.
She said she went through a range of emotions, from wondering why, to anger to grief and sadness.
The revelation added a fresh layer of horror to Saturday night's bombing.
Rich discussed Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsing Hillary Clinton, President Obama's remarks at the Dallas memorial and Vice President Joe Biden's thoughts on restricting sale of armor-piercing bullets. He also discussed the new craze over Pokemon, Donald Trump's VP choices and the reboot of Ghostbusters. Rich spoke with Attorney Joshua Prince at 3:30, Breitbart Investigative Reporter Lee Stranahan at 4pm and Gov. Ed Rendell at 4:30pm.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the region through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
The Diocese of Camden in South Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
The Trump administration filed an appeal after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site to be returned.
A dense fog advisory is in effect for the region through 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Police updated concerned residents at the Palumbo Recreation Center on Tuesday night after multiple violent robberies in South Philadelphia.
Jeannette Jackson was honored by City Council after she became the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
Philadelphia city councilmembers pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington for details on his plan to close 20 schools.
Known for his presidential campaigns and decades of activism, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson died Tuesday. He was 84.
As investigators find leads and track down persons of interest or suspects in the Nancy Guthrie case, experts said cell data will be used to corroborate other important pieces of evidence.
The Diocese of Camden in South Jersey has agreed to pay $180 million in a settlement to more than 300 survivors who were sexually abused by clergy members.
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
A person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport last week, health officials said.
February is Heart Awareness Month, and with Valentine's Day approaching, the holiday holds special meaning for a South Jersey family.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
The Eagles' main headquarters in South Philadelphia has a new name: the Jefferson Health Training Complex.
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Anthony Edwards won the Most Valuable Player award while leading his "Stars" team past their fellow Americans on the "Stripes" team 47-21 to win the final of the NBA All-Star Game.
The Reading Fightin Phils will play as the "Reading Iced Coffees" for their 23rd annual morning game Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Bryce Harper says he still doesn't understand why Dave Dombrowski suggested last year that he doesn't know if Harper is still an elite player.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a foggy Wednesday.
The Trump administration filed an appeal Tuesday after a judge ordered slavery exhibits that were removed from the President's House Site in Philadelphia to be returned.
In the past month, police said there were multiple assaults in South Philly, where the victims were punched and kicked and had either their money, wallets or e-bikes stolen.
A member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band was surprised with a Philadelphia City Council proclamation Tuesday night after becoming the first African-American woman elected to a leadership role in Mummers String Band history.
The proposal calls for a $180 million trust fund to be established for the survivors of the abuse.