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The service has so far helped 33 people this month.
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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.
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A Manatee County woman with no training in mental health services pretended to be a licensed social worker during online therapy sessions with Brightside Health patients.
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Professionals from 50 U.S. states and 69 countries enrolled in the course.
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Many farmers have traditionally handled their own problems, whether it’s a busted tractor or debilitating anxiety. “With the older generation, it’s still, ‘Suck it up,’ " says one mental health advocate and farmer.
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Numerous studies have demonstrated a link between a positive outlook and good health outcomes. But what if you’re just too negative? Turns out you can train yourself to be an optimist.
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Mounting evidence suggests psychoactive drugs including LSD, ketamine, mushrooms and MDMA can be powerful treatments for severe depression and PTSD. But not everyone is convinced.
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The state awarded USF $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce. Millions of Floridians live in an area where mental health professionals are sparse.
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The Do More, Feel Better program trains seniors to help other older adults plan activities, which can boost mental health.
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Starting this summer, staff from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay will work in the 911 dispatch center to further refine calls that don't need police officer involvement.
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Some skeptics applaud the hotline to prevent mass shootings but raise doubts about its effectiveness. The hotline creator says it's worth the effort to stop such violent acts.
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Depression and anxiety are leading causes of illness for teenagers. A group of Sarasota teens and young adults are helping their peers cope with these issues.