‘We need to do better:’ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with trauma
On Tuesday, FDLE and other law enforcement officials presented their solution, the first-ever Post Critical Incident Seminar. This week they will host 35 officers and their families for three days of counseling and peer support, free of charge.
Orlando nonprofit to provide overnight, peer-led respite to catch people before crisis
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each year to bring awareness to the unique struggles facing racial and ethnic minorities, and this week’s Getting Results Award winner knows those struggles firsthand.
‘It’s really difficult:’ How Henry Winkler navigates dyslexia in a long acting career
In a career spanning 6 decades, Winkler has played a range of roles, from the cool comedy of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli on the hit series “Happy Days,” to the stoic Gene Cousineau on the HBO series “Barry.” But if the iconic actor, author and producer was born to perform, it was not without an obstacle: dyslexia, and undiagnosed at that.
Alzheimer’s patients find fun, caregivers find respite at an award-winning adult daycare
Every weekday morning a stream of buses pulls up under the carport at the Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation in Melbourne. The staff helps everyone make their way to Joe’s Club, an adult daycare program for people who can’t safely be left at home. Most have Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Orange County therapist trains barbers to be mental health advocates for clients
After one mental health counselor saw the need for more resources, and how long it can take to get them, he decided to start thinking outside of the box by training barbers, nail techs and massage therapists on how to be mental health advocates for their clients.
‘That listening ear:’ 988 teams provide help, support in mental health crises
For more than 15 years, people across the nation have connected to suicide prevention and mental health crisis care by calling the national suicide prevention lifeline. Last summer, the 800 number was simplified to 988 — making it easier for people to access immediate care.
Central Florida therapists see more Black people going to therapy — but it’s still not enough
In Central Florida and across the country, a lot of people are coming forward seeking mental health counseling but at least two therapists we spoke with say black men are still lagging behind when it comes to seeking mental health care and treatment.
Here are the most common mental health conditions
When it comes to mental health, there are many illnesses that cover a variety of symptoms someone can be diagnosed with. We wanted to get a better idea of what some of the most common conditions are, so we sat down with Dr. Zishad Khan, a psychiatrist with Mindpath Health.
Florida’s PTSD law helps former officer cope with carnage witnessed at Pulse shooting
Adam Gruler, a former police officer who was working security the night of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, was allowed to step down from his post with worker’s compensation benefits because of the state's PTSD legislation.