Jail diversion program helps adults diagnosed with mental health, substance abuse issues
Those accepted into the diversion program receive treatment at the Adele Gilbert Residential Treatment Facility for adults who have a diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
Those accepted into the diversion program receive treatment at the Adele Gilbert Residential Treatment Facility for adults who have a diagnosed with mental illness and substance abuse issues.
'Let the kids lead the way': Talking to children about the Texas school shooting
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, parents are once again having difficult conversations with their children.
In the aftermath of the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, parents are once again having difficult conversations with their children.
'His demeanor is perfect': PSO therapy dogs help deputies with mental health-related calls
More law enforcement agencies are changing how they handle people in crisis, including the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Within the department’s behavioral health intervention team, there are four trained therapy dogs, and K-9 Mango is one of them.
More law enforcement agencies are changing how they handle people in crisis, including the Pasco County Sheriff's Office. Within the department’s behavioral health intervention team, there are four trained therapy dogs, and K-9 Mango is one of them.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
Mental health mobile response unit helps more than 1,000 students in first year
A new program focused on the mental health of Hillsborough County students has been a success during its first year, district leaders said during a news conference Monday.
A new program focused on the mental health of Hillsborough County students has been a success during its first year, district leaders said during a news conference Monday.
Rainbows, fog, heat on list of 13 weather-related phobias
Phobias related to nature and the environment are one of five subclassifications of fears outlined by the American Psychological Association.
Phobias related to nature and the environment are one of five subclassifications of fears outlined by the American Psychological Association.
St. Pete’s CALL Program serves more than 3,000 people in first year, city council extends program
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
Since the program started in February 2021, CALL has served over 3,000 people, completed over 5,400 contacts (a combination of live calls, follow-ups and referrals) and received over 1,000 officer referrals.
City of Tampa shines green to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The city of Tampa had its main bridges and buildings lit up in green Sunday night to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The effort by the non-profit Tampa Bay Thrives is meant to raise awareness about care options, especially for teens facing a mental health crisis.
The city of Tampa had its main bridges and buildings lit up in green Sunday night to recognize May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The effort by the non-profit Tampa Bay Thrives is meant to raise awareness about care options, especially for teens facing a mental health crisis.
Mental health mobile response team has positive impact during first year in Hillsborough County schools
District leaders increased mental health services for Hillsborough County school students this year. Noticing the impact of COVID-19, the district added an additional 100 therapists and invested $1.4 million to create a mental health mobile response unit.
District leaders increased mental health services for Hillsborough County school students this year. Noticing the impact of COVID-19, the district added an additional 100 therapists and invested $1.4 million to create a mental health mobile response unit.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
Naomi Judd's death shines light on mental health awareness and how some are hoping it could help others
Country Star Naomi Judd’s death is shining a light on mental health awareness.
Country Star Naomi Judd’s death is shining a light on mental health awareness.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Florida’s first women's psychiatric hospital to open in Tampa
Gracepoint Wellness announced plans for the state's first women's neuropsychiatric hospital. The nonprofit’s chief operating officer said there was a growing demand for this kind of care.
Gracepoint Wellness announced plans for the state's first women's neuropsychiatric hospital. The nonprofit’s chief operating officer said there was a growing demand for this kind of care.
Hillsborough County Schools receives record state funding for mental health services
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
The Hillsborough County School District is responding to an increased demand for mental health services from students during the pandemic.
Proposed Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Father finds children, mother dead after apparent murder-suicide, Pasco sheriff says
A father was the one who called 911 after finding the bodies of his two children and their mother after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
A father was the one who called 911 after finding the bodies of his two children and their mother after an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office.
Dolphins provide therapy for wounded veterans down in Florida Keys
The Wounded Warrior Project put on an event in the Florida Keys where a group of wounded military veterans had the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins as part of an initiative to help with their mental health.
The Wounded Warrior Project put on an event in the Florida Keys where a group of wounded military veterans had the chance to swim with bottlenose dolphins as part of an initiative to help with their mental health.
'Together we will grieve': Hillsborough deputy of 23 years dies by suicide at Ruskin home
A Hillsborough County deputy, who has been with the agency for over two decades, has taken his own life, the sheriff announced.
A Hillsborough County deputy, who has been with the agency for over two decades, has taken his own life, the sheriff announced.
Killer Mike seeks family of man who vandalized barbershop so he ‘can get him some help’
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike said someone vandalized his barber located on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta and while he’s mad, he said he wants to reach one of the vandal’s family members to get him the mental health he needs.
Atlanta rapper Killer Mike said someone vandalized his barber located on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta and while he’s mad, he said he wants to reach one of the vandal’s family members to get him the mental health he needs.