mental health

Jordie Poncy was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer just as he was preparing to start a new counseling job at Moffitt Cancer Center. Now he balances his treatment journey with helping others adjust to theirs.

The measure would amend the 1965 Older Americans Act to include screening for loneliness and coordination of supportive services and health care to address its negative health effects.

Nearly 100 people marked Behavioral Health Awareness Day in Tallahassee. Speakers included DCF Secretary Shevaun Harris and AHCA chief of staff Stefan Grow.

A researcher is working on apps that he hopes will be able to identify signs of depression. The programs take and analyze photos of the eyes and face while someone uses the smartphone for other purposes.

About half of adults with it are not diagnosed until age 18 or older. Experts are debating whether it's being under- or overdiagnosed, and trying to establish better ways to assess and treat it in adults.

The inability to access mental health treatment can cause problems not only for the individual, but also for the businesses through absenteeism and low employee engagement.

Commissioners voted unanimously to contribute federal COVID relief funds on the $60 million crisis center. However, a long construction timeline is a point of contention for county leaders.

Anxiety during the holidays is normal, says USF psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Wagoner. But if it starts affecting your relationships or daily life, it may be time to seek help.

Jack Darkes, director of the USF Psychological Services Center, says post-traumatic stress reactions after natural disasters are not necessarily indicative of a mental health disorder.

Mary Jane White shares her experience advocating for her son amid a tangled web of specialists while managing his sensory needs so he could thrive.