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Melissa Falkowski and Diana Haneski say many of the colleagues at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have left in the five years since the shooting on Feb. 14, 2018. But many teachers -- like them -- have stayed.

Education

Five years later: MSD teachers focus on what they can change - not what they can't

Kate Payne

Diana Haneski says if she thought about all of the children killed by guns since the 2018 Parkland shooting, she would be paralyzed with grief. So she focuses on what she can do — help the students who are at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School now.

A list of local and national resources for mental health and trauma support.

Florida politics, mental health after trauma, The Keys’ tourism booms again

Caitie Muñoz

State Politics. Taking care of your mental health in the aftermath of traumatic events. Plus, the rising costs of visiting The Florida Keys.

Staff from Ryder Trauma Center teach marine rescue officers how to respond to traumatic water injuries at Haulover Beach.

Ocean rescue officers in Miami put trauma care skills to the test

Alyssa Ramos

A program offered by the Ryder Trauma Center teaches marine rescue officers about how to treat traumatic injuries that happen on or near the water to produce better health outcomes.

Experts are debating whether the term "trauma" applies to the pandemic, but it's clear a mental health crisis is looming.

People are developing trauma-like symptoms as the pandemic wears on

Kat Lonsdorf

Stress, burnout, and uncertainty are all common experiences in the pandemic. But is it trauma? Experts are debating the term, but it's clear a mental health crisis is looming.

Trauma's Lasting Effects: Checking In With Yourself And Others Two Years After The Parkland Tragedy

Caitie Muñoz

Friday marks two years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. For survivors of trauma this time of year, stories on the…

Finding a good therapist can take time, especially in a new city.

How To Talk To Children In Age-Appropriate Ways About Trauma

Caitie Muñoz

Talking to children and teens about trauma varies by age level. There are still resources available for those in South Florida affected by the shooting at…

Childhood trauma can lead to long-term health problems. More should be done to prevent it, says the CDC.

CDC: Childhood Trauma Is A Public Health Issue And We Can Do More To Prevent It

Rhitu Chatterjee

What happens to you in childhood can affect your health for a lifetime. New data show a link between childhood trauma and disease later in life. Prevention is critical, public health experts say.

The study will begin in January and require the participation of 400 young men.

Study Aims To Help Treat Inmate Trauma

News Service of Florida

The Florida Department of Corrections and researchers at Florida State University said Monday they will partner to study whether treating symptoms of...

'Anguish In The Aftermath': MSD Survival Stories On Display In Tallahassee

Caitie Muñoz

Editor’s Note: In the Capitol building in Tallahassee, the Fourth Floor Rotunda is where state lawmakers enter their chambers every time they vote on the…

People light candles during a prayer and candle vigil organized by the city, after the recent shooting at a WalMart in El Paso, Texas.

From Pain To Purpose: 5 Ways To Cope In The Wake Of Trauma

Allison Aubrey

If recent violent events have left you upset and scared, you're not alone. But psychologists say, there are ways to help yourselves and those you love overcome fear and move forward.

Health Care

Funding Source Gone, Stoneman Douglas Mental Health Advocates Ask To Extend Victim Compensation

Sammy Mack

The state of Florida recently passed a bill that gives most victims of crimes three years to get help paying for recovery and support services—like mental…

The Mind-Body Ambassadors: An After School Club For Anxiety And Stress Relief At Stoneman Douglas

Caitie Muñoz

Small group meetings for the Mind-Body Ambassadors always start with guided breathing. Students call it a "soft-belly" breath.Ten students at a time sit…