Mental Health

Over seven million adults serve as a primary caregiver for their parents. But what about the physical, emotional and financial costs that come associated with providing this care?

For 10 years, FGCU’s Contemplative Life community has been helping students learn to tackle life's challenges.The Contemplative Life course teaches students meditation, yoga and other skills that allow for greater mindfulness, stress management and emotional resilience. Dr. Maria Roca introduced the class – and what eventually became a community — to FGCU.

Every year, we move the clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time. While losing only one hour of sleep seems harmless, there are some health concerns that can arise.

Some people say there's a need for more mental health funding and awareness in Southwest Florida. And Lee County is taking some steps to try to do both.

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, a sign that winter isn't far away, People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves. Many have found strategies to get through the dark days.

After Oregon and Colorado legalized the use of certain psychedelic drugs over the past few years, voters in Massachusetts rejected a similar proposal.

Counselors are available around the clock to respond to people who may be troubled by the effects of Hurricane Helene.

The Clinician Awareness Program, which was taught recently at North Collier Fire & Rescue, teaches mental health clinicians about the fire service so they can better serve firefighters seeking counseling.

SalusCare participated in a weekly pilot program to lessen the burnout and stress of its behavioral healthcare workers.

Earlier this month there was an event at Florida Southwestern State College called ‘Normal is Overrated.’ It's essentially an effort to remove the stigma of talking about mental and behavioral health issues among teens. We talk with one of the organizers, and three of the teens who told their stories at the event.