Hillsborough County nonprofit helps veterans heal with service dogs: 'It will change your life'
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.
Calls to mental health hotline increasing on Mother's Day, Crisis Center says
While the holidays are focused on celebrating, some mental health organizations see an increase in people reaching out for help.
While the holidays are focused on celebrating, some mental health organizations see an increase in people reaching out for help.
Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up about struggles with mental health
From the outside, a life in the National Hockey League seems glamorous enough.
From the outside, a life in the National Hockey League seems glamorous enough.
Youth suicide rates drop 11% nationwide: How the 988 lifeline is saving lives
While news surrounding teen mental health is often disheartening, recent data offers a much-needed glimmer of hope. In a significant shift, the youth suicide rate in the United States has dropped 11% below previous projections.
While news surrounding teen mental health is often disheartening, recent data offers a much-needed glimmer of hope. In a significant shift, the youth suicide rate in the United States has dropped 11% below previous projections.
Trump fast-tracks review of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, PTSD
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track the study of using psychedelic drugs to treat Americans – especially veterans – living with depression, PTSD and other conditions.
Exercise-boosted liver enzyme tied to Alzheimer’s protection, study finds
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Researchers at UC San Francisco have discovered how exercise may help protect the brain and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Meta violated child safety laws, jury says: What this means for social media
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
A New Mexico jury ruled Tuesday that social media giant Meta harms children’s mental health and violates state consumer protection laws.
Artist that struggled with bipolar disorder inspires exhibit to benefit National Alliance of Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness highlights mental health struggles through 40 self-portraits at the Sarasota Art Museum.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness highlights mental health struggles through 40 self-portraits at the Sarasota Art Museum.
Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”
Bay Area veterinarians sound alarm on mental health crisis
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Veterinarians across Tampa Bay say a mental health crisis is impacting their profession, one that often goes unseen behind exam room doors.
Florida’s gambling helpline sees surge in calls since online sports betting’s launch in 2023
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling says calls to the state’s gambling helpline tied to online wagering have skyrocketed since legalized sports betting launched in 2023.
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Katherine Hartley Short, the 42-year-old daughter of actor Martin Short and Nancy Dolman, has died in Los Angeles.
Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.
What’s the difference between dialing 911, 311, 211? Officials break it down
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
Three digits can have a massive impact, but knowing which one to dial can make all the difference when you need help.
'211 Day' shines light on crisis help available across Tampa Bay
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
February 11 marks “211 Day," a national effort held each year to spotlight a three-digit number that connects people to help in their community.
Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.
Hillsborough County recovery center aims to offer help for former inmates
A first-of-its-kind recovery center is now open in Hillsborough County.
A first-of-its-kind recovery center is now open in Hillsborough County.
Catholic Charities expanding mental health services at homeless shelters location in multiple counties
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
Catholic Charities is now expanding its mental health services, with plans to add a permanent mental health counselor to every shelter location in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco and Citrus counties.
What grief and loneliness can look like around the holidays, ways you can help
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
The holiday season can stir up feelings of grief as people navigate loss and loneliness from Thanksgiving to Christmas and into the new year.
North River District firefighters raise funds for mental health with yearly calendar
A new year calls for a new calendar, and the North River Fire District in Manatee County will soon be selling their 2026 charity calendar.
A new year calls for a new calendar, and the North River Fire District in Manatee County will soon be selling their 2026 charity calendar.