St. Pete CALL program receives new grant from NFL to expand services for children
Making the switch from police to community workers responding to a mental health crisis has worked in St. Petersburg for the last three years through the CALL program, and now the program will be able to help children on those calls in more ways.
Talkspace rolls out services to 5 million Florida Medicare enrollees
For some Florida seniors, the mere thought of seeking help can be overwhelming. That's why online therapy company Talkspace announced plans to expand their services to all 33 million traditional Medicare members in 11 states, including Florida's 5 million Medicare enrollees.
Pinellas County introduces new program aimed at connecting residents with mental health providers
Pinellas County is helping link people to mental health, substance use and addiction help in a more streamlined way.
ADHD diagnosed in about 1 in 9 US children, CDC says
ADHD symptoms include difficulty staying focused, excessive fidgeting, acting without thinking and difficulty with self-control.
Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds
Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.
Pink noise? Brown noise? Why white noise has colorful competition
White noise is well-known for masking sounds, but pink, brown, and other colored noises are gaining popularity for their potential benefits on sleep, concentration, and relaxation despite limited scientific research.
Cat owners could be at higher risk of schizophrenia, study suggests
Snuggling with a cat seems like a loving and relaxing activity, but a new study implies that it might affect your mental health down the line.
Miss USA Noelia Voigt suddenly resigns title – here’s why
Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt has announced that she is resigning from the title. "I realize this may come as a large shock to many," the 24-year-old wrote.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
Alcohol-related emergencies on the rise as doctors shed light on connection to stress
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and Stress Awareness Month. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and doctors said it's the perfect time to shed light on how these two things can collide.
Tampa police, Crisis Center partner to launch crisis intervention dispatch program
When someone calls 911, it can be the most difficult call they have to make.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
VA-funded psychedelic therapy trials for PTSD could save lives, veteran organization says
Earlier this month, the Department of Veteran Affairs passed a new budget, which allocates money for psychedelic therapy to treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Florida Center for Nursing starts pilot program aimed at combating burnout
Burnout is real on any job and got worse for nurses during the height of the pandemic years, so a new pilot program from the Florida Center for Nursing hopes to reduce burnout in the nursing workforce.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.