Mental Health

Being ready for hurricane season may feel different this year. Your questions about handling the emotional ups and downs will be the focus of an upcoming "Florida Matters."

RAAY, which recently held its first meeting in Brandon, aims to provide a safe space to talk about race, identity, culture, bullying and mental health.

The $3.6 million center was built with opioid settlement funds allocated from the county. With walk-ins and extended hours, the timely access it provides could mitigate the need for hospitalizations.

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.

It's been well over a year since the family heard any news of Sagui Dekel-Chen, an Israeli-American who was wounded and taken hostage during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

First responders make up 1.4% of Florida’s workforce, but their suicide rate is more than two times higher than other working-age Floridians. The 2nd Alarm Project deploys teams to communities to help.

Florida continues to remain near the bottom when it comes to accessing mental health care, according to the latest data from Mental Health America.

Meta has announced changes to its content policies, allowing users to call LGBTQ+ people "mentally ill" or "abnormal" without violating platform rules. This move has been criticized by medical experts.

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.

WFSU News spoke with a mental health expert about the pros and cons of social media and what life could look like without the apps.

Experts say symptoms could be related to depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress.