New 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched as Sarasota faces mental health crisis
The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline – a nationwide program launched in mid-July to help make mental health care more accessible – arrives ... continue reading
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7 Bradenton-area schools will be part of a new brain health pilot project
Stephanie Peabody talked about her vision for building a brain healthy community at Lakewood File photo by James A. Jones Jr. / Bradenton Herald ... continue reading
Sarasota area suffering ‛unprecedented’ surge in parents ousting kids because they can’t cope with them
In Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties, “inability to cope” is the third-most-often reason parents cite when they use the Baker Act to have a ... continue reading
Naomi Osaka Exposes Sports’ Mental-Health Risks With French Open Exit
Naomi Osaka’s decision to quit the already started French Open has caused the issue of athlete mental health to ripple out into the broader ... continue reading
10 Ways to Enhance Mental Health This Summer
We often associate summertime with vacations, time by the pool, and less stress. While all of these things are true, the general lack of structure ... continue reading
New Orange County and Orlando teams improve mental health response to crises
An Orlando Sentinel article details the work in that area of the behavioral health response teams, which are similar to the efforts led by ... continue reading
Being Aware of Mental Health Can Mean Taking Steps to Feel Your Best
The National Institute of Mental Health is marking Mental Health Awareness Month with tips on how we can take better care of ourselves. Mental ... continue reading
Online Book and Original Art Try to Convey Experience of Mental Illnesses
An online book of amazing art that aims to convey what it feels like to have a mental illness was published by Natalie Milgram, ... continue reading
The Pandemic Caused a Global Mental Health Collapse; Recovery Might Take Years
The pandemic has devastated the mental health of more than 30% of the world’s population, and recovery is expected to take years, studies cited ... continue reading
Sarasota County School Leaders Consider More Funding for Mental Health Programs
The Sarasota County School Board recently considered increasing funding for mental health programs in the schools. In his testimony before the board, First Step ... continue reading