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.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.
'It keeps me sober going around talking to folks': Tom Arnold to share his story of recovery in Sarasota
He’s a writer, an actor and, as a comedian, Tom Arnold knows how to make others laugh.
Dementia among younger people is linked to 15 factors, major study reveals
Early-onset dementia has been on the rise in recent years, and a new study suggests there are a wide range of risk factors — some genetic, and some controlled through lifestyle changes.
Specific ideas and ways to change your life in 2024
New year’s resolutions get a bad rap. Here are some specific, small things you could start doing that are sure to bring big changes ahead.
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay helps install signs on Sunshine Skyway: 'Reach out for help'
The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay hopes signs it helped install on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge are a lifeline.
Managing your mental health, stress during the holiday season: Psychologist
The holiday season can be full of celebration, but it can also take a physical and mental toll.
Here's how much money you need to be happy, according to 2023 survey
A recent survey asked the age-old question: can money buy happiness? More than half said yes, and here's the price tag for the average American.
Legacy in Tampa Bay: Rosalynn Carter honored at USF’s Mental Health Institute more than 20 years ago
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter is leaving behind a legacy both on a national scale and in the Tampa Bay area. Her lifelong crusade to bring lasting change to mental health treatment is being remembered by local organizations.
Rosalynn Carter remembered as champion for mental health advocacy
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter spent five decades of championing the education, understanding, and normalizing of mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Here are the best and worst US states for mental health, as revealed in new report
Where you live could have a lot to do with how you feel, according to a recent study.
The most common phobias in each US state, according to search trends
“A fear of people" – or anthropophobia – was most commonly searched in populous states like California and New York, the report said.