Hillsborough County students kickoff Mental Health Advisory Committee
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
This month, students from Hillsborough County high schools gathered for a day of networking to kick off the Mental Health Student Advisory Committee meetings for the 2022-23 school year.
Survey: Nearly half of Americans admit talking to their plants, and it might make them happier
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
About 62% of respondents said talking to their plants helps their own mental health and 65% said they believe it helps the plants grow.
Luke Bell's family says the singer struggled with mental illness before his death at 32: 'We are heartbroken'
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
'Unfortunately Luke suffered from the disease of mental illness, which progressed after his father's death in 2015,' the family wrote in a statement.
Counselors work to increase awareness during National Suicide Prevention Month
Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.
Advocates are hopeful the launch this summer of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will help people in crisis get help. They believe the shorter number is easier to remember and increases access for help.
Temple Terrace PD uses remote telehealth program to help with mental health calls
Temple Terrace police officers have a new way to help residents in a mental health crisis, using a remote telehealth program.
Temple Terrace police officers have a new way to help residents in a mental health crisis, using a remote telehealth program.
New Lakeland Regional facility aimed at better serving behavioral health patients
Lakeland Regional Health has expanded to introduce a new $46 million facility to help better serve behavioral health patients. This comes on the heels of a new facility that was just built in North Lakeland and a new emergency room on the south side.
Lakeland Regional Health has expanded to introduce a new $46 million facility to help better serve behavioral health patients. This comes on the heels of a new facility that was just built in North Lakeland and a new emergency room on the south side.
Palm Harbor parents call for empathy, kindness after daughter dies by suicide days before start of senior year
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
It's normal for kids to have back-to-school anxiety, here's how to help
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
With the first day of school set for Wednesday in most districts, child health experts say heading back to the classroom can trigger an upswing in anxiety in a lot of kids.
Hillsborough teachers, staff trained in mental health awareness ahead of new school year
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Given the high and sometimes deadly stakes of students having mental health breakdowns, the district mandates the training for all 25,000 employees.
Hillsborough group gives women hope, healing as they start a hard-won new chapter
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
In a tiny house in Tampa Heights, there’s a window into a new life for women just out of jail.
New National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number launches over the weekend
A new, easy-to-remember National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number launches Saturday. Simply calling or texting 988 will connect those in crisis with trained counselors who listen and provide support for mental health-related distress.
A new, easy-to-remember National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number launches Saturday. Simply calling or texting 988 will connect those in crisis with trained counselors who listen and provide support for mental health-related distress.
Woman jailed for killing her children describes 'extremely painful' ordeal of medication denial in jail
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
The Tampa woman convicted of murdering her two teen children in 2011 says she's being denied timely doses of her prescribed medication, leading to "extremely painful" episodes while in prison.
After son's death, Highlands County mother spearheads Purple Alerts for those with cognitive disabilities
Florida has AMBER alerts, Blue Alerts, Silver Alerts and Sex Offender Alerts, but starting July 1, you can now receive Purple Alerts. These notifications go out when an adult, suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.
Florida has AMBER alerts, Blue Alerts, Silver Alerts and Sex Offender Alerts, but starting July 1, you can now receive Purple Alerts. These notifications go out when an adult, suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Gracepoint awarded $3.1 million to expand mental health care, treatment in Hillsborough County
As federal lawmakers take steps to address gaps in mental health funding and access, Florida continues to boost spending for treatment and programs across the state.
As federal lawmakers take steps to address gaps in mental health funding and access, Florida continues to boost spending for treatment and programs across the state.
22-hour hockey game aimed at raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
The number 22 had multiple meanings at a hockey event in Wesley Chapel Friday evening. For 22 hours straight, veterans are playing hockey to raise awareness for veteran suicide.
USF professor uses 'brain painting' to help treat those with ADHD through abstract art
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
The computer interfaced program is called “brain painting,” and it’s the brainchild of USF Researcher and Professor Marvin Andujar. He said the project started off from his work with brain-controlled drones, and then college students came to him for help with focus and concentration in classes.
Advocates worry Amber Heard, Johnny Depp case might cause some victims to not speak out
A jury unanimously decided Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp in publishing an op-ed in 2018 in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.
A jury unanimously decided Amber Heard defamed Johnny Depp in publishing an op-ed in 2018 in which she described herself as a victim of domestic abuse.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.