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The Empath Health facility in Ocala held an open house Friday focused on using art to express those powerful feelings of grief.

The measure would allow chaplains to act as counselors in K-12. Supporters say it would add a tool to help schools address students' mental health issues. The Florida Senate debated the bill Wednesday.

House support did not break down neatly on party lines and a number of Democrats voted for the measure. There remains concerns about the bill, but it's now before the full Senate.

Supporters say it will provide another resource for children during tumultuous times, while opponents say consequences include children receiving bad or unwanted spiritual advice.

Mental health experts say it's OK to not be merry this holiday season if you're struggling with loss. They encourage people to look for small moments of joy.

States, tribes, and local governments are figuring out how best to spend billions of dollars from an opioid lawsuit settlement. One option they’re considering is funding peer support specialists, who guide people recovering from addiction as they do it themselves.

It's not a crisis line, but a statewide phone service is helping thousands of people each year cope with stress, anxiety and negative feelings.

The founder of a nonprofit that provides counseling to Black and Caribbean families avoids the word "mental" and prefers "emotional" health: "And emotional health is like physical health — seeking help is OK."

Organizers say the summit is the first step in a long road to recovering from the pandemic's effects on mental wellness. It follows a recent town hall focused on mental health and vaccine hesitancy.

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.