Mental Health

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.

The system looks for muscle movements on children's faces — whether they are smiling, neutral, looking at a parent or therapist, or looking down.

When a mental health crisis unfolds in Miami-Dade, a call to 1-866-SAFEMIA brings a different kind of first responder: the Freedom House Mobile Crisis Team sends trained medics, therapists and crisis interventionists who focus on de-escalating and connecting people to care — without involving police. A new $2.2 million grant will allow the Liberty City-based team to operate seven days a week.

On "The Florida Roundup," Shankar Vedantam of "Hidden Brain" provided insight on emotional states and how people can approach moments when they feel themselves getting upset discussing issues of importance to them.

Five Palm Beach County law enforcement agencies have joined with the county's Health Care District to provide an alternative to jail for people with mental illness.

With prom and graduation season upon us, many teens may be feeling the pressure, and in some cases, serious stress. The good news is there are low and no-cost resources available across South Florida.