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As the number of people seeking therapy soars during the pandemic, CVS has begun testing a model to offer counseling services at stores in the greater Tampa Bay region, Houston and Philadelphia.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center is the latest organization to call out the Baker Act’s use on children. The organization's Bacardi Jackson discusses the findings.
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House and Senate insurance panels this week approved bills that would require health insurers to provide a link to a website so customers can submit complaints about their ability to obtain care.
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If passed, the bill would require the parents or legal guardians of students institutionalized under the Baker Act to be notified prior to the student’s transportation to a receiving facility.
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More than 10,000 students — about 12% of the district — have mental health needs that go unmet because of staff shortages.
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According to a new safety poll by Navigate360 and Zogby Strategies, 56% of 16- and 17-year-olds said they knew someone who considered hurting themselves.
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Social isolation has made life difficult for many senior citizens during the pandemic. Volunteers at one Sarasota organization are finding that a regular phone call can help.
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First Step of Sarasota will provide mental health professionals who will assist on crisis calls.
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What can you do when you fear someone you know may be considering suicide? It can feel daunting, but suicide prevention experts say we all can help someone at risk by reaching out and showing we care.
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The money will serve an additional 300 adults and 375 youths with severe mental illness needing crisis intervention, according to the governor's office.