Like many U.S. cities, Philadelphia is struggling with a rising tide of gun violence. During this calendar year alone, there were 957 nonfatal and 242 fatal shootings in the city…
IBX Insights TeamJuly 6, 2022
Television host and author Karamo Brown needed mental health support, but he didn’t think it was for him. “Watching television, I saw only rich white girls going to rehab and…
IBX Insights TeamJune 13, 2022
For many in our region, an average day can consist of witnessing and experiencing food insecurity, discrimination, or violence. These social injustices are ever-present, yet can remain undiscussed and absent…
Tiffany N. Brown, Ph.D.May 20, 2022
Kicking the pandemic alcohol habit may not be easy, but it’s time. Here’s why it matters, how to know if you have a problem, and where to get help.
Dr. Sosunmolu ShoyinkaMay 13, 2022
Sadly, some 4 million cases of child abuse are reported each year in the United States. In Pennsylvania, a total of 32,919 cases of suspected child abuse were reported in…
IBX Insights TeamApril 13, 2022
Do you recall the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in spring 2020? Many of us were locked down in our homes. Those who work on the frontlines had to…
IBX Insights TeamApril 5, 2022
The Golden Globe-winning television series Pose depicts the diversity, strength, and exuberance of the transgender (trans) community. Its popularity has helped viewers understand the real-life challenges of its characters and…
IBX Insights TeamMarch 30, 2022
Cancer is a whole-body disease. It affects people physically, mentally, and emotionally. Undergoing testing, diagnosis, and treatment can cause intense feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, frustration, stress, and fear. Studies…
IBX Insights TeamFebruary 22, 2022
Tamar E. Chansky, PhD helps us reimagine resilience; maybe it’s not what we think. Let’s recognize and cultivate resilience in ourselves and others.
Dr. Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.January 26, 2022
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