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.
Lakeland Police Department introduces app to help employees with mental health
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
The Lakeland Police Department is taking a new approach to help its employees with mental health issues, and it's called Lighthouse Health and Wellness.
How magnets are helping treat depression and anxiety
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while many people want to improve their state of mind they may not know where to begin or what treatment may work best for their body.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while many people want to improve their state of mind they may not know where to begin or what treatment may work best for their body.
Former EMT helps law enforcement community with mental health initiative
The Peacekeeper Initiative helps first responders and veterans dealing with PTSD and other behavioral health issues.
The Peacekeeper Initiative helps first responders and veterans dealing with PTSD and other behavioral health issues.
APA Panel issues new guidance on social media use for kids
The American Psychological Association has issued a new health advisory on social media use in children.
The American Psychological Association has issued a new health advisory on social media use in children.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay opens second location in underserved communities
Their mission is to ensure no one has to face a crisis alone. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay says it’s working to make that happen by opening a second center in Ruskin to help more victims of sexual assault.
Their mission is to ensure no one has to face a crisis alone. The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay says it’s working to make that happen by opening a second center in Ruskin to help more victims of sexual assault.
Amanda Bynes placed on psychiatric hold: report
Actress Amanda Bynes reportedly flagged a car down and told the driver she was "coming down from a psychotic episode."
Actress Amanda Bynes reportedly flagged a car down and told the driver she was "coming down from a psychotic episode."