mental health

On "Florida Matters," guest experts offer advice on getting through crises. In addition, some of you reached out with stories about how last year’s storms affected your psychological well-being.

The event is designed to help young people improve communication about their mental health, and open up about their personal challenges and the kinds of help they’ve received.

The evidence is anecdotal, but psychologists and flight attendants say they are seeing and hearing increased worries about flying after some recent high-profile air crashes.

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

Federal workers say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their bills. And soon, their health insurance will run out.

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.