mental health

As part of a statewide campaign to increase access to mental health services, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced on Thursday that K-12 students in...

With the start of a new school year just around the corner, Florida officials are eyeing policy changes that would expand the number of mental health…

It may not be a coincidence that several mass shootings took place in a few days. Research shows perpetrators are often inspired by media coverage of other shootings.

President Trump wants to expand laws that allow courts to intervene when someone shows signs of pending violence, and lawmakers are getting behind the idea. But are these laws effective?

University of South Florida psychologists are using a new $375,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to teach...

Happiness, says one researcher, is the sum of many positive moments throughout the day. Something as simple as a friendly chat in the elevator can boost your mood. So put down your phone and try it.

The Florida Board of Education recently approved a new mandate requiring public schools to teach at least five hours of mental health instruction to...

By Ana Ceballos / News Service of FloridaPublic schools will be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in…

News Service of Florida Public schools will be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in 6th grade, under...

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was at First Coast High School Monday morning to talk about her initiative to help improve mental health in schools.