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Denise Clay-Murray

Denise Clay-Murray is a regular contributor to MindSite News and an editor/reporter for the Philadelphia Sunday Sun. Her work also appears in a variety of publications, including Philadelphia Magazine, Love Now Media, the Keystone, and Momentum by Medium. She co-hosts the City Council roundup program “Hall Monitor” and has been a fill-in host on WURD radio. Her awards include a Mid-Atlantic Emmy for producing a 2003 Philadelphia mayoral debate with CN8-TV. She served as president of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists from 2003-2005.

Denise's Latest Articles

Building Hope in Philadelphia Neighborhoods Under Siege

Teachers and staff at YouthBuild Philly Charter School provide love, support and a safe haven for students in an area with high gun violence.

Philly’s Cherelle Parker, The Very Disrespectful Emails (and Me)

Our reporter in Philadelphia pursued an interview with leading mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker to find out how she planned to address the mental health needs of people impacted by gun violence. She got stonewalled – as the campaign's internal emails admitted.

The Power of Experience: Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate David Oh on Trauma and Forgiveness

David Oh, who is running for mayor of Philadelphia, takes a mental health lens toward violence prevention.

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Some therapists who had trouble connecting with youth turned to another source of connection: Minecraft therapy, which follows the approach of play therapy. In this webinar, we’ll talk with two leading experts in the promising genre.

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How Minecraft Therapy Is Transforming Child and Teen Mental Health Care