Some have called the COVID-19 pandemic an equalizer or a shared experience, in that every single one of us has been impacted. We have all experienced a degree of fear, isolation or worry. What remains to be seen is how these feelings will impact our mental health.

On “Transforming Health: Mental Health After a Pandemic” we’ll hear from individuals who already had mental health concerns and then had to navigate through a pandemic. They’ll share their tips for others. Plus, why some feel connection and a sense of belonging will be the key to moving forward.

It has been more than a year since the coronavirus pandemic struck altering life for everyone. On Transforming Health: Coronavirus Then and Now we’ll revisit the stories of those we interviewed at the start of the pandemic. We’ll hear from front line workers, teachers, parents and more. How has life changed and what are they expecting in the near future.

We have all been impacted in one way or another by COVID-19. On Transforming Health: Learning During a Pandemic we’ll take a look at how students, teachers and parents have adapted to learning during this time.

The COVID-19 pandemic is like nothing we’ve experienced. We are all dealing with stress and uncertainty in one way or another. During times like these, experts say practicing mindfulness can be a way to find calm in the chaos.

The coronavirus is affecting each and every one of us. It has made connecting with friends and neighbors more challenging. That’s why we’ve been collecting your stories. From frontline workers to high school seniors, everyone has a story to tell. Join us as we share our collection of coronavirus diaries with you on Transforming Health.

We’ll explore the history of nicotine use and what dangers it’s associated with today.

The opioid epidemic has ruined countless lives across the state of Pennsylvania. However, the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show a 5 % decline in the total number of drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2018. That decline is the first in nearly three decades. How are folks in PA fighting this battle and where are we seeing success?

For much of history, the mentally ill have been treated very poorly. Thought to be possessed by demons or witchcraft, the mentally ill were often separated from the rest of society. Today, we understand more about mental health, but stigma still exists. We’ll examine the roots of mental health stigma and how it can prevent people from seeking treatment.

In the more than 20 years since the tragedy Sue Klebold has learned more about her son’s inner turmoil and now shares her findings with other parents.  She hopes it will lead others to dig deeper into the lives of their children.  Sue Klebold will share her memories of the tragedy at Columbine, details about her son and the signs she feels she missed.

Mental illness affects every one of us in some way – whether it’s you, your child or a friend. We have come a long way in our understanding of mental health, but there’s still so much we don’ t know. Join us as we take a look at the history of mental health treatment in the United States and the stigma that is still sometimes connected to mental illness today.