children's mental health

The school district is considering a new approach that shifts away from in-school therapy.

Groups representing communications companies are arguing the 2024 measure unconstitutionally limits free speech. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker says he may make a decision within three weeks.

Nonprofits are helping an increased number of families and children with the stress, anxiety and depression that comes with evictions, housing insecurity and homelessness.

The Life in Media Survey will collect data from thousands of preteens over the next quarter century, measuring how using digital media changes attitude, behavior and health throughout their lives.

Experts encourage parents to have conversations with their children and not avoid the topic, if kids indicate a willingness to talk about it.

The CDC reports suicide was the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 14 in 2022. The Mental Health Association of Central Florida created a special guide to better support their mental health.

Hearing words like "disaster" or "explosive" when referring to storms can lead to hurricane anxiety, which can manifest physically or emotionally. A child psychologist offers insight for parents.

School districts and charter schools can now craft policies allowing chaplains to provide “support, services, and programs” as long as certain requirements are met.

Kids have too much screen time and not enough autonomy, says author Jonathan Haidt. His book The Anxious Generation argues this has caused an epidemic of mental illness and suggests ways to fix it.

Tech expert Jason Frankovitz and lawyer Timothy Shields speaks with WFSU News to understand how and whether Florida can enforce its law.