'Psychotic' suspect begs for jail release, but gets mental health treatment instead
"I can’t stand another day in jail, man. It sucks so bad, Judge, you have no idea," pleaded Patrick Macina, accused of breaking into a car and violating his probation.
Pasco County woman becomes college graduate at '74 years young'
Fifty years after graduating from high school, 74-year-old Sue Navage is fulfilling her lifelong dream of getting her college diploma -- a bachelor's degree in counseling from Trinity College.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Brain training research participants needed for dementia-prevention study
For the last three years, researchers at the University of South Florida have been analyzing the effectiveness of computer games on the brains of older adults and now they need more participants for a study that aims to prove its effectiveness.
Biker who recently suffered the loss of a friend confides in deputy during traffic stop
In body-camera video posted on Facebook by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, a motorcycle deputy pivots from education to empathy when he encounters a distraught biker.
Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months
A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Isolation worsens crisis for many struggling with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is kicking off the You Are Not Alone campaign, which is designed to encourage neighbors, friends, and family to reach out to those who may be isolated.
'Triggered': Young Tampa Bay filmmaker focuses on bullying, school shootings, depression
Tuesday night, a young Bay Area filmmaker got to see her film title on the marquee at the Tampa Theatre. Mace Walker wrote it when she was just 17. At age 20, she’s sharing a strong message with the world.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Women plan event for mental health awareness after two co-workers take their lives
The pandemic has had a devastating effect on people with mental health issues. Last year, two school employees from a Brandon school took their lives because of the isolation that COVID-19 caused.
Report: 46% of American workers struggling with mental health
Nearly half of all American workers suffer from a mental health issue since the pandemic began, according to a new report by Oregon-based insurance provider The Standard.
Navigating the challenges of working from home together
Some couples who already work together now find that they are together 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Therapists say that sort of thing can take a toll if you don't take some precautions.
Social workers to be sent to non-violent 911 calls for service in St. Pete
St. Petersburg city councilors unanimously approved a contract on Thursday with Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services to deploy social workers on nonviolent, noncriminal 911 calls for service.
New Pasco school helps students in recovery
The Calvary Chapel Worship Center in New Port Richey is home to a unique school. Nine teens, ages 14 to 19, will fill the chairs as the first students of Victory High School, the first in the area for Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, a non-profit private school.
‘It’s OK to not be OK’: Stress and anxiety amplified during the holidays, experts say
Between the pandemic and the holiday blues, mental health experts say you’re not alone if you're struggling, adding there are ways to cope and places to seek help.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Sarasota County mental health team intervenes before the need for 911
In Sarasota County, law enforcement agencies are forming a behavioral health response team to help deputies and officers respond safely to emergencies that may involve a mental health crisis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces $23 million for Florida's mental health programs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will allocate more than $23 million to help Floridians battling mental health issues due to the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.