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."
Hillsborough County leaders, law enforcement unite for action with community groups
Hundreds of people, including community leaders, law enforcement, and leaders of the judicial system tackled deep-rooted issues Monday night.
Hundreds of people, including community leaders, law enforcement, and leaders of the judicial system tackled deep-rooted issues Monday night.
BetterHelp to pay $7.8M for sharing mental health data with Facebook, Snapchat
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
Online therapy platform BetterHelp will pay $7.8 million for reportedly sharing sensitive mental health info with Facebook, Snapchat and other advertisers for profit.
St. Pete community leaders reflect on first two years of CALL program
St. Petersburg community leaders discussed Tuesday the first two years of a program that connects callers with mental health professionals instead of police officers.
St. Petersburg community leaders discussed Tuesday the first two years of a program that connects callers with mental health professionals instead of police officers.
American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Suncoast Center serving 22,000 a year as one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County
It’s one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County serving some 22,000 people a year. Suncoast Center is a not-for-profit organization that believes treatment works, and its goal is to meet people where they are to help them become the best version of themselves.
It’s one of the largest community health centers in Pinellas County serving some 22,000 people a year. Suncoast Center is a not-for-profit organization that believes treatment works, and its goal is to meet people where they are to help them become the best version of themselves.
Former firefighter helps first responders deal with professional trauma
The tough situations firefighters deal with on a regular basis can leave permanent scars that a former firefighter is hoping to heal.
The tough situations firefighters deal with on a regular basis can leave permanent scars that a former firefighter is hoping to heal.
New legislation pushes to extend PTSD benefits to 911 operators, crime scene technicians
Crime scene technicians and 911 operators hear and see the worst of humanity, and these tragedies aren't easily forgotten. While 911 dispatchers and civilian crime scene investigators work alongside sworn first responders, they are left out of receiving PTSD benefits.
Crime scene technicians and 911 operators hear and see the worst of humanity, and these tragedies aren't easily forgotten. While 911 dispatchers and civilian crime scene investigators work alongside sworn first responders, they are left out of receiving PTSD benefits.
Veterans in mental health crisis can now get free emergency care at any facility
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Pediatric mental health ER visits increase rapidly in the US, new study finds
Pediatric mental health emergency room visits are increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.
Pediatric mental health emergency room visits are increasing rapidly in the United States, according to a study released by the Journal of the American Medical Association this week.