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St. Petersburg College hosts Mental Health First Aid workshop

Mental Health First Aid aims to train one out of every 15 people in the United States.

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Tampa2 weeks ago

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Can an AI chatbot help you with your mental health?

As the capability of the AI increases, some people are turning to it for support with some of their most personal struggles

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Nationwide1 month ago

IMMIGRATION

Alayne Unterberger is the Executive Director of The Florida Institute for Community Studies. (Spectrum News)

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IMMIGRATION

Tampa nonprofit moves to help immigrant families cope with new policies

The Florida Institute for Community Studies is hosting free mental health courses.

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Tampa2 months ago

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How to cope for those dealing with the Valentine's Day blues

Spectrum News 1 National Mental Health Correspondent Dr. Nicole Clark has more on the Valentine’s Day blues and what you can do about it.

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New York State2 months ago

Former Multicultural Engagement Center at the University of Texas at Austin. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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How are changes to college DEI programs affecting students’ mental health?

New laws restricting diversity, equity and inclusion policies at public universities have sparked debate on campuses across the country.

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Nationwide3 months ago

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A day in the life of workers in the mental health care industry

Integral Care gives crucial mental health resources to those who need it, but it's the people that work there that enable the proactive care.

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Austin3 months ago

The Motherhood Center of New York has treatment programs for new and expecting mothers and birthing people struggling with their mental health.

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Advocates push for expanded access to maternal mental health treatments

In recent years, there has been a push for better mental health treatment for new and expecting moms.

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Nationwide3 months ago

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Patients and doctors sound the alarm about the maternal mental health crisis

One in five people struggle with a mental health condition during pregnancy or the postpartum period, but many don't get the help they need.

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Nationwide4 months ago

Cherlette McCullough (left) speaks with Ariell Adams about what she wants to do differently in 2025. (Spectrum News/Arnie Girard)

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Central Florida counselor advocates for considering mental health when creating New Year's resolutions

According to a Pew Research Center survey in 2024, three in 10 Americans report making at least one New Year's resolution.

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Orlando4 months ago

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Your Mental Health: College student interventions for suicide prevention

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 10-35, according to the CDC.

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Texas4 months ago

Discussing rising mental health concerns among college students

Spectrum News 1 national mental health reporter, Dr. Nicole Clark, discusses the prevalence of suicide among college students and more.

New York State5 months ago

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Advocates and schools fight to end suicide on college campuses

In the last decade, rates of depression among college students have spiked. Advocates and officials are working to address the mental health crisis.

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Nationwide5 months ago

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Study finds that over 70% of Americans experienced stress in 2024 election

Therapists say more access to media is helping increase election anxiety, and unplugging from the internet can help improve mental health.

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Raleigh5 months ago

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Processing emotions critical to relationships post-election

A mental health expert has some suggestions for how to discuss the outcome, which can make for difficult conversations with family and friends.

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Tampa6 months ago

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Your Mental Health: How to cope with election stress

77% of U.S. adults are worried about the future of our nation, 73% are worried about the economy and 69% are worried about the election.

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Texas6 months ago

MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS

Karissa Jackson, 46, says she moved into a rental home in Seminole with her two teenage children six days before Hurricane Helene’s record breaking storm surge hit. (Spectrum News/Josh Rojas)

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MENTAL HEALTH ACCESS

Pinellas County nonprofit Crisis Connect offers mental health help for storm victims

Officials with Crisis Connect say they want to help storm victims who have fallen through the cracks.

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Pinellas County6 months ago

THE CAMPUS REPORT

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THE CAMPUS REPORT

USC students juggling mental health and midterms

USC journalism major Jack Waterman breaks down the state of mental health on campus.

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El Segundo6 months ago

For expectant parents caught in the middle of changing legal landscapes, going through pregnancy loss can be particularly traumatic. (Spectrum News)

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Pregnancy loss in a post-Roe landscape

In the years since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans have gone into effect in more than a dozen states.

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Texas6 months ago

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St. Pete social worker talks dealing with disaster fatigue after multiple hurricanes

Emotions are mounting for some people after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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Pinellas County6 months ago

Dr. Nicole Clark sits down with college students to discuss mental health. (Spectrum News 1)

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Your Mental Health: College students share ideas for how to address mental health crisis on campus

Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or another type of mental health crisis can call, chat or text 988

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Texas6 months ago

A person uses a cellphone. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

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Your Mental Health: How cellphone bans impact student well-being

Cellphone bans are popping up across the U.S. as school districts seek ways to compete for the attention of students and reduce screen time.

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Texas7 months ago

Men walk down a street flooded by Hurricane Helene in the Shore Acres neighborhood Sept. 27, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)

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Your Mental Health: Coping with the mental health effects of natural disasters

Those who were not directly affected by Helene, but willing to help, are encouraged to do so.

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Texas7 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Scientists debate mental health effects of taking certain weight-loss drugs

Drugs Wegovy and Ozempic have become popular tools for people looking to lose weight, but they may have unintended consequences.

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Nationwide7 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Screening for mental health during primary care visits

Approximately 20% of patients in primary care settings meet the criteria for mental health conditions

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Texas7 months ago

COVID-19 antigen home tests indicating a positive result are photographed in New York on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

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Your Mental Health: How COVID-19 can affect mental health

A new JAMA Psychiatry study of 18 million people in the U.K. looked at whether vaccination can affect how much the virus can mess with your emotions.

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Texas7 months ago

Liz Martin shares the last family photo that includes her son, Jack. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)

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After son's death, a Pinellas County mother is working to help improve adolescent mental health

Operation Jack’s Village focuses on awareness and suicide prevention strategies.

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Pinellas County8 months ago

The Olympic rings are mounted on the Eiffel Tower Friday, June 7, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

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Your Mental Health: Boosting mental toughness to be like an Olympian

If you want to be an Olympian, mental toughness is an essential ingredient for a gold medal performance.

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Texas9 months ago

COUNSELOR SHORTAGE

Carrie Wilson, Hernado County School District supervisor of school counseling services, explains a proposal that would help recruit and retain guidance counselors internally. (Spectrum News/Eugene Buenaventura)

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COUNSELOR SHORTAGE

Hernando County School District works to address school counselor shortage

Hernando County School District officials say they currently have seven school counselor positions to fill.

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Hernando County10 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Women in America say they are stressed and misunderstood

Experts say a strong support system can act as a buffer for physical and mental stressors.

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Texas10 months ago

USF St. Petersburg freshman Tong Tavachara interacts with

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USF St. Pete campus welcomes therapy K-9

Snowbird has been roaming the halls of USF St. Petersburg for two months.

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Pinellas County10 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Barbers and hairstylists serve as mental health advocates

The Confess Project of America is the first barbershop mental health advocacy program in the U.S.

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Nationwide10 months ago

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Central Florida therapist says social media warning labels would be beneficial

A therapist says these warning labels would provide public awareness on the negative effects of social media.

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Orlando10 months ago

Ashley Lewis with Central Florida Community Arts leads a music therapy session at First United Methodist Church of Winter Park. (Spectrum News/Greg Angel)

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Central Florida group uses music to help slow dementia

The World Health Organization estimates there are 5 million people in the U.S. who have dementia.

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Orange County11 months ago

Shanya Turner, the executive director of Holistic Student Services and Pre-college Success at St. Petersburg College comments on recently released research on college students being diagnosed with PTSD. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)

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New study suggests more college students diagnosed with PTSD

Experts say PTSD diagnoses among college students are on the rise.

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Pinellas County11 months ago

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Healthy Conversations: Cumberland Co. program helps hairstylists and clients with their health

The program trains barbers and stylists to be health advocates.

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Central NC11 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Healing through humor

David Granirer created Stand Up for Mental Health, a program teaching stand-up comedy to people with mental illness.

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Texas11 months ago

Dr. Treshonda Baucom sets up a sandbox used for play therapy with her patients. (Spectrum News/Katie Streit)

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Clermont therapist addresses access to mental health in area

Providers hope to see more accessibility not only in Clermont, but its surrounding towns.

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Lake County11 months ago

POLITICS

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, offers an amendment as the House Oversight and Accountability Committee holds an organizational meeting for the 118th Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

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POLITICS

Rep. Jasmine Crockett on the congressional hearing with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, more, in interview

Five percent of Congress identifies as Black. Crockett is only one of two members from Texas

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Texas11 months ago

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Your Mental Health: Former foster youth share stories about their experiences in care

There are around 400,000 kids in foster care in the U.S.

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Texas11 months ago

State and local leaders pose as the completion of its new behavioral health teaching center nears completion. (Spectrum News/Lizbeth Gutierrez)

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TGH celebrates its Behavioral Health Teaching Hospital nearing completion

The hospital is expected to be completed by later this year.

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Tampa11 months ago

File image of a woman walking alone at night. (Pixabay)

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Your Mental Health: Recent pattern of violence against women casts light on toxic masculinity

One out of four women will be the victim of a violent crime, according to the CDC.

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Texas1 year ago

NC State gymnast, Emily Shepard, is competing.

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New report shows increased NCAA athlete suicides

The British Journal of Sports Medicine shows deaths by suicide increased among both male and female NCAA athletes from 2002 to 2022.

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Central NC1 year ago

Osteria 166 owner Nick Pitillo spends time back in the kitchen cooking some pasta and a bolognese sauce while discussing recent efforts to prioritize mental health initiatives for his staff at several restaurants.

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Mental health becomes a priority in Western N.Y. restaurants

Stress is sometimes a prominent ingredient when it comes to work in restaurants. The Anti-Stigma Coalition of Western New York is changing that.

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New York State1 year ago

Executive director Jeff Pirrone sits down at his desk in Buffalobehind a National Alliance on Mental Illness mug.

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Western N.Y. group helps mental health resources to be available on larger scale

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Western New York is building a network of advocacy and aid.

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New York State1 year ago

In this Thursday, July 15, 2021 file photo, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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Your Mental Health: 1 in 3 Americans feel lonely every week, according to APA poll

Approximately 2,200 U.S. adults participated in the January 2024 Healthy Minds Monthly Poll.

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Texas1 year ago

File image of a therapy session. (Pexels/Alex Green)

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Your Mental Health: Addressing mental health challenges among Black men through peer support

Suicide is the third leading cause of death in Black adolescents between the ages of 15 and 19

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Texas1 year ago

Clara Reynolds, president and CEO of Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, says she supports 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls being routed based on location. (Spectrum News/Melissa Eichman)

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FCC looks to route 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls based on physical location

Calls are currently routed based on a caller's area code.

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Hillsborough County1 year ago

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, center, flanked by Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, left, and U.S. Rep. Al Green, right, speaks during a news conference, Nov. 6, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, File)

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Your Mental Health: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opens up about her mental health struggles and recovery

For years, many politicians have feared fallout from revealing their personal mental health challenges, but health experts say that is changing.

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Texas1 year ago

People wearing masks to protect against the spread of COVID-19 are reflected next to a sign requiring face coverings at a business in San Antonio, Wednesday, June 24, 2020, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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