Overdose awareness more important than ever as families struggle during pandemic
Ida Wyland knew Monday would be difficult, but she couldn’t be more driven to power through. The day marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and just five months ago she lost her son Jarred.
Ida Wyland knew Monday would be difficult, but she couldn’t be more driven to power through. The day marks International Overdose Awareness Day, and just five months ago she lost her son Jarred.
Medical marijuana edibles approved for sale, with limitations on shapes, colors
Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to manufacture and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state health officials released a rule outlining edible marijuana products.
Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to manufacture and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state health officials released a rule outlining edible marijuana products.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Healing while Black: Virtual summit aims to address mental well-being for people of color
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - a time when the spotlight focuses on historically underserved groups. Bay Area counselors told FOX 13 talking about mental health is crucial to healing.
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month - a time when the spotlight focuses on historically underserved groups. Bay Area counselors told FOX 13 talking about mental health is crucial to healing.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
Philadelphia tattoo studio offers free services to cover self-harm scars
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Under "Project Tsukurou," Fishtown's Crown and Feather Tattoo Co. offers free services for self-harm victims who want to turn their scars into art.
Airlines could ban emotional-support animals under proposed rule change
The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
The days of passengers bringing their pets on airplanes as emotional-support animals could be ending.
Raising minimum wage by $1 could prevent thousands of suicides each year, study suggests
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Researchers estimated that a $1 increase to the current state minimum wage could have prevented 27,550 suicide deaths from 1990-2015, according to estimates from a new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Community prepares to support children left behind by double murder, suicide
People are pledging to help four young children who became orphans in an act of violence on Christmas Eve.
People are pledging to help four young children who became orphans in an act of violence on Christmas Eve.
Suicide prevention is a year-round endeavor for St. Pete woman who fought back from the brink
All Tiffany Mills needs to make a difference is a hammer and some paper signs attached to small wooden posts.
All Tiffany Mills needs to make a difference is a hammer and some paper signs attached to small wooden posts.
Aaron Carter fans call police for welfare check after he fell asleep during a live stream
Aaron Carter was visited by police and paramedics at his home Wednesday night who were worried about a possible overdose that was later deemed a false alarm.
Aaron Carter was visited by police and paramedics at his home Wednesday night who were worried about a possible overdose that was later deemed a false alarm.
National suicide hotline may become a three-digit number
National leaders are moving forward with a three-digit hotline for suicide prevention using 988.
National leaders are moving forward with a three-digit hotline for suicide prevention using 988.
‘Healing PTSD’ stamp created by U.S. Postal Service to raise money for veterans
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new fundraiser stamp to benefit veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deputy-involved shooting has counselors warning about holiday depression
From the outside looking in, everything seemed relatively OK. However, according to Polk County deputies, 60-year-old Kenneth Layton was fighting a battle he didn't feel like he would win.
From the outside looking in, everything seemed relatively OK. However, according to Polk County deputies, 60-year-old Kenneth Layton was fighting a battle he didn't feel like he would win.
Dedicated team within Pasco Sheriff's Office deployed to critical situations involving mental health
It's the new normal. More deputies and officers are dealing with mental health calls. They get so many Pasco County has a new task force to deal
It's the new normal. More deputies and officers are dealing with mental health calls. They get so many Pasco County has a new task force to deal
Boston Marathon survivor's road to recovery includes specialized therapy for PTSD
A woman's journey toward physical and mental recovery, for herself and her son, after the Boston Marathon bombing, brought her to create a foundation designed to help those suffering from PTSD.
A woman's journey toward physical and mental recovery, for herself and her son, after the Boston Marathon bombing, brought her to create a foundation designed to help those suffering from PTSD.
Report: Student Baker Act cases up 18%
Threats to harm themselves or others are landing more children in mental health facilities across the state under the Baker Act, and a safety commission said that does nothing to treat the underlying issues.
Threats to harm themselves or others are landing more children in mental health facilities across the state under the Baker Act, and a safety commission said that does nothing to treat the underlying issues.
Mental health days could be coming for Florida's public school students
When it comes to student attendance and mental health, there could be some changes inside Florida's classrooms.
When it comes to student attendance and mental health, there could be some changes inside Florida's classrooms.