mental health

There are training programs available for those who to learn more about how to help friends and families who may be in a serious mental crisis.

The Florida Department of Education has issued a “model policy” to help school districts carry out a controversial new law that allows volunteer chaplains.

John Daley, a licensed mental health counselor, discusses the early signs of mental illness, treatment options and therapy modalities.

Lawmakers are seeking limits for Instagram and TikTok out of concern they harm kids’ mental health. But some researchers and pediatricians question whether there’s enough data to support that conclusion.

A study finds that PTSD nearly doubled among college students, from 3.4% to 7.5%, from 2017 to 2022. The researchers called the increase "shocking."

The program, which partners the Tampa Police Department and Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, has helped 33 people so far this month.

The national help line turns 2 on Tuesday. Since its debut, it has helped millions of people. And while the system has gotten better at connecting people to help more quickly, but it still has a long way to go.

Mental health experts, community clinics and politicians are working to create new programs to break down barriers that Latinos might face to getting therapy or treatment.

The condition most often occurs in children but can also be diagnosed in adulthood. We also get an update on veterans’ mental health in Florida with The Fire Watch Project's regional leader.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, affects about 5% of people who menstruate, but a lack of research and limited awareness — even among health care providers — can make getting care difficult.