Mental health advocates pushing for more resources in the Tampa Bay Area
Nearly three million people in Florida have a mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
Yelling at kids could cause long-term harm to their psyches, study finds
Experts call for childhood verbal abuse (CVA) to be formally recognized as a form of emotional abuse.
Citrus County Sheriff's Office launches campaign focused on mental health, substance abuse issues
Millions of Floridian struggle with mental health issues. That's why a new Citrus County Sheriff’s Office campaign is focusing on how mental health and substance abuse issues are often linked to crime.
TPD sergeants save woman's life during mental health crisis
Two sergeants with the Tampa Police Department put their decades of training to the test one day when they responded to a call about a suicidal subject.
Depression identified as 'contributing cause' of type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Researchers revealed for the first time a 'cause-and-effect relationship' between the two conditions.
Woman honors cousin who died of suicide by offering mental health resources in Wesley Chapel
Victoria Silvers remembers her cousin Ryan’s high school graduation like it was yesterday.
Most people have an unhealthy relationship with work, study finds: 'Huge opportunity'
Feeling that your work/life dynamic is misaligned? You’re not alone.
Tampa Bay area, state leaders work to curb suicide among law enforcement officers
It was an unsettling situation when Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez was allegedly seen with a gun as he argued with his wife at a Tampa hotel in July. Not long after, he pulled off on I-75 and shot himself in an apparent suicide attempt.
Sunday, Sept. 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
The day’s recognition is a chance to share hope and highlight the ways and resources to preventing suicide deaths, which were at the highest number ever last year in the U.S.
Students deal with mental health issues during back-to-school season
School is back in session and along with the stress of getting back into the swing of going to classes, some students are also dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues.
More Tampa Bay residents investing in mental health resources, according to new report
A new report shows how mental health struggles are impacting Tampa Bay residents’ daily lives.
Should parents keep their kids off social media?
When it comes to staying social, a game of basketball is just fine with 12-year-old Ronald Peters.
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.
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.
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.
Postpartum depression pill approved by FDA, gives women another treatment avenue
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.
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.
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.
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.