Mental Health

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.

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.

Valerie's House, a non-profit providing grief support services to children in Florida, expands to its own home in Fort Myers.

It’s been a rough few years for the children of southwest Florida. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and a community-shattering hurricane in Ian, it’s difficult for anyone of any age to not feel the doom and gloom.These challenges paired with academic stress, pressure from social media and the looming risk of school shootings are hitting the region’s youth the hardest.