Bay area teen who took her own life honored with yellow bench at Tampa Bay Skating Academy
It's now been one year since 16-year-old McKenna Brown took her own life.
It's now been one year since 16-year-old McKenna Brown took her own life.
Higher suicide rates reported in Florida in 2022, CDC says
Recent data shows the United States hit a grim statistic in 2022 for the most suicides on record, with 49,500 people who took their own lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Recent data shows the United States hit a grim statistic in 2022 for the most suicides on record, with 49,500 people who took their own lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bed rotting: TikTok's latest trend comes with health warning
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.
Postpartum depression pill approved by FDA, gives women another treatment avenue
The FDA approved the first oral medication specifically to help treat postpartum depression.
The FDA approved the first oral medication specifically to help treat postpartum depression.
Miami top cop's life saved by wife during attempted suicide: lawyer
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.
Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez's wife saved his life during a suicide attempt last month when she seized his arm, their lawyer said Monday in a statement.
Angus Cloud's mother denies 'Euphoria' star died by suicide: 'He did not intend to check out of this world'
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media.
Just one week after Angus Cloud tragically died, questions remain regarding the "Euphoria" actor's passing, prompting speculation on social media.
Johnny Manziel says he attempted suicide after Browns cut him in 2016: reports
In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.
In an upcoming Netflix documentary, the former Texas A&M quarterback said he went on a "$5 million bender" before ultimately trying to take his own life.
Biden administration proposes new rules to push insurers to increase mental health coverage
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
The new regulations would require insurers to study whether customers have equal access to medical and mental health benefits and to take action if needed.
Tampa Bay leaders emphasizing importance of mental health for first responders
Due to the intensity and demands of their jobs, advocates say it’s easy for first responders’ mental and emotional needs to be put on the backburner.
Due to the intensity and demands of their jobs, advocates say it’s easy for first responders’ mental and emotional needs to be put on the backburner.
Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
Hillsborough schools partners with Hazel Health Services to help students access mental health support
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
The Hillsborough County school district announced it’s partnering with Hazel Health Services Thursday to improve the mental health support available to students.
988 hotline increases call volume at Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline opened up nationwide one year ago. Since then, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay said it has had a massive influx of calls into its call center.
University of Tampa launches mental health support line for students
The University of Tampa is expanding access to mental health services through a 24/7 Clinical Support Line.
The University of Tampa is expanding access to mental health services through a 24/7 Clinical Support Line.
USF therapy K9: Mental health crusader strengthens bonds between law enforcement and students
Hillsborough County’s first law enforcement therapy K9 is helping officers at the University of South Florida connect with students in a new way.
Hillsborough County’s first law enforcement therapy K9 is helping officers at the University of South Florida connect with students in a new way.
Hockey Heals 22 returns to Adventhealth Center Ice
Puck drop for the third-annual "Hockey Heals 22" event began Saturday afternoon at Adventhealth Center Ice.
Puck drop for the third-annual "Hockey Heals 22" event began Saturday afternoon at Adventhealth Center Ice.
Tampa biotech company developing non-hallucinogenic psychedelics to treat mental health disorders
A Tampa biotech company hopes to be on the verge of a mental health breakthrough with its research into psychedelic drugs. Psilera is working to develop non-hallucinogenic medications that can be used to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
A Tampa biotech company hopes to be on the verge of a mental health breakthrough with its research into psychedelic drugs. Psilera is working to develop non-hallucinogenic medications that can be used to treat a wide range of mental health disorders.
USF and Crisis Center team up for free classes on mental health in the workplace
Data from the World Health Organization highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.
Data from the World Health Organization highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased the prevalence of anxiety and depression worldwide.
U.S. Surgeon General warns parents about the impact of social media on teenager’s mental health
The U.S. Surgeon General wants parents to know that social media could hurt their teenagers' mental health.
The U.S. Surgeon General wants parents to know that social media could hurt their teenagers' mental health.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Local organization hosts conference focused on the risk of suicide in the LGBTQ+ community
The Tampa Bay Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted a conference this weekend that, for the first time, focused on the increased risk of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.
The Tampa Bay Chapter of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hosted a conference this weekend that, for the first time, focused on the increased risk of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.