Mental Health

An interfaith coalition called Miami PACT pushed leaders from Miami-Dade County to pledge specific actions to tackle the needs of Miami's low-income residents.

Florida ranked 38th out of 49 states when it comes to susceptibility to burnout in a new study. But researchers say the climate can only do so much.

A judge this week dismissed a former train conductor’s personal injury lawsuit against Brightline, calling it a “shotgun pleading” that was overly long and contained irrelevant material.

A new approach to treating mental health emergencies is cheaper, frees police for crime-fighting and treats patients in a way that keeps them out of crisis in the future instead of putting them behind bars, a national expert told the Palm Beach County Health Care District in a special session March 12.

Eight years after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the mental health support that came out of the tragedy remains a cornerstone to help people heal their psychological scars, no matter what trauma inflicted them.

Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel’s world unraveled. WLRN's special report 'Keeper and Killer' looks at mental illness and the criminal justice system through the family's story. What starts as a cautionary tale has an end that is far from expected.

Over his short life, Daniel Weisberger went from Boy Scout and beloved older brother to killer. To understand why, we headed to the Florida Keys, where Daniel’s world unraveled. WLRN's special report 'Keeper and Killer' looks at mental illness and the criminal justice system through the family's story. What starts as a cautionary tale has an end that is far from expected.

November is national caregiver month. We speak to an expert about steps caregivers can take to support their loved ones while also caring for themselves.

A Palm Beach County social justice organization is part of a growing network dedicated to improving access to mental health services.

The festival is set to use “the power of film to raise awareness and spark dialogue around mental health," say NAMI officials.

“This conversation brought together leaders who understand that the youth mental health challenge is not something we can fix overnight or with a single solution,” said Carlos Curbelo, a former congressman from Miami and a board member of the national Coalition to Empower our Future, which organized the panel.

A panel of experts will discuss a study — The State of the Florida Girl — that documents the significant disparities affecting more than 2 million girls across the state — from academics to emotional wellness.