Mental Health

Loud, exaggerated and dramatic elements can be overwhelming for people with special needs, but sensory-inclusive programming offers accommodations that help them enjoy the arts.

Floridians aren't used to chilly weather, which makes cold snaps challenging for our bodies and minds to adjust to. Social work professor Ariella VanHara says this can bring unexpected mental health impacts.

It's more than just depression. It's exponential bereavement that can feel like a panic attack, bringing deep sadness and a feeling of losing control. Let's learn about grief attacks.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," we discuss how immigration raids in Minneapolis have captured national attention — stirring questions and fears around the country — including the Tampa Bay area.

Students face increased mental health risk while dealing with the challenges of a hurricane.

Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer committed suicide, the result of trauma from the 2018 massacre that "lingered long after graduation and profoundly altered the course of his life," his family said.

The combined $5.2 million in funding was provided through the Department of Education's Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program.

Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel's world unraveled.

Local governments received millions for addiction treatment, recovery and prevention. Their 2024 spending was sometimes surprising or controversial. A KFF database documents 10,500+ decisions.

From mental health shortages and dangerous streets to murky springs and colorful murals, "Live and Local" discussions span crises, solutions and creativity.

The dashboard visualizes the shortage of behavioral health professionals in Florida.

A federal probe finds plan operators often overstated how many mental health providers were available in their networks. In some cases, providers never had contracts with the plans.