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Ben Seal

Ben Seal is a freelance journalist based in Philadelphia who writes about our relationships with one another and the world around us. More of his work is available on his website, ben-seal.com

Ben's Latest Articles

Hive Mind: The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Beekeeping
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June 19, 2025

Emerging research shows the healing power of the hive for people grappling with stress and trauma.

‘We Take Care of Each Other’: Inside the Prison That Could Change Incarceration in America
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February 27, 2025

This prison outside Philadelphia is modeled on prisons in Norway and Sweden that are considered the most humane and effective in the world. "It’s a transformational approach to how we think about prisons," said a Pennsylvania state legislator.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care