A Central Florida veteran is using his self-taught piano skills to not only heal himself but help heal others who are facing their own challenges.

At 14 years old, Annabel Joseph is already getting results for her community in the Orange County community of Pine Hills.

One in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. In honor of World Mental Health Day, there’s a free education and awareness event coming up this Tuesday in Winter Park.

Following the downtown Orlando shooting that officials say killed two people and injured six, those in need of mental health resources to cope with the incident can take advantage of this list of Central Florida mental health resources.

It’s that time of year again. When the clock strikes 2 a.m., it actually strikes 1 a.m. After clocks were set forward an hour to begin daylight saving, they are turning back an hour. While the switching of the clock may earn you an extra hour of sleep, studies by Harvard Medical School and John Hopkins have found that daylight saving can actually have some costly mental health effects.

Did a relationship with an Artificial Intelligence chatbot lead 14-year old Sewell Setzer to take his own life?

Four months ago, Hers took the pulse on overall stress levels across the country and the results are eye-opening.

In hospitals, the sound of clip-clopping hooves is not something you expect to hear — but at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, it has become a welcome diversion.

The benefits of the arts for wellness are becoming more backed by research. From lower cortisol levels to mental health and community improvements, arts can be therapeutic.

Laurie Stern joins Breakfast with Bridgett

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Bonnave, dressed in blue jeans and a leather jacket covered in patches of flowers and birds, swivels to look at the progress of the other participants in her art therapy class.

Preparation for emergencies, evacuations, stocking supplies and securing property come up a lot, but what about how children deal with the storms?

Corie Murray interviews Dr. Treshonda Baucom, founder and CEO of Enriched Life Counseling & Consulting, and licensed mental health counselor Erika Blunston.

The service is free for students, and paid for by the school system

A team from UCF RESTORES is helping through their Critical Incident Response efforts which provides psychological first aid to first responders after traumatic events.

On Tuesday morning, 48-year-old Julie Jefferson Sulpizio, made her first court appearance in Lake County while on suicide watch at the Lake County jail.

With National Wellness Month around the corner, Hers surveyed residents across America to see how they rated themselves in youthfulness, body positivity, emotional stability, and more.

Kenny Tello, Licensed Clinical Social Worker shares tips and advice for communicating

A new peer respite center in Orlando is open and accepting guests overnight for free.

We took a closer look at the emotional intelligence lessons in the new movie “Inside Out 2″ with a child psychiatrist!

County jails are often referred to as the largest mental health facility in the area.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. On Breakfast With Bridgett, a licensed counselor addressed why greater awareness is needed.

Wysa analyzed data compiled by the SAMHSA to find which U.S. states had the highest rates of adults receiving mental health treatment and how Florida compares.

Corie Murray interviews Caitlin McDonald, a licensed medical mental health counselor and qualified supervisor for mental health counselor interns.

More than 5 million American adults were receiving mental health treatment at a state-monitored mental health facility in 2022, according to a report from the Department of Health and Human Services released in April, an increase from last year.

Today's students are more tech savvy than ever, but with those skills also come some challenges they may not be developmentally ready for, like the risks involved with using social media.

Deirdre McCarthy Gallagher, a dispute resolution services provider from Jams Pathways, joined the Breakfast With Bridgett.

The statistics are staggering when it comes to our nation's heroes and instances of PTSD.

If you’re a pet parent, you probably know that having a meaningful bond with an animal companion can have several health benefits.

When Joseph Sivoli moved to Florida more than a decade ago, he wasn't aware of the mental health resources available for Orlando's gay community.

By now, a lot of you know that being overworked can bleed into other parts of your life, especially if work has become your entire identity.

Right At Home CEO joins Bridgett Ellison

Being a mother can sometimes feel overwhelming. Sometimes mothers admit to feeling like they have to do it all, for our children, our families and many times, lastly, ourselves. Now a new local organization is trying to help busy mothers thrive.

Today on Breakfast with Bridgett, licensed mental health counselor Shantala Boss discussed its impact on overall health of mom and baby.

Orange and Osceola County State Attorney Andrew Bain explores creating a mental health diversion program for some suspects arrested for low-level crimes.

It was just a year ago that the Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, released an alarming report about the state of mental health in the United States.

Shantala Boss, a licensed counselor, joined the chat to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month. She says while awareness around mental health has improved, it's not without some potential dangers.

Bridgett talked to the registered nurse, yoga instructor, and life coach, Lesline Pittman, about resources for supporting new moms.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office arrested 15-year-old Anthony Rushing in connection to the case, accusing him of second-degree murder.

It’s a first for Central Florida: 911 dispatchers can now assist when someone in a mental health crisis calls for help.

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.

This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray sits down once again with Stacy Perin, a licensed clinical administrator and social worker who helps children and families navigate complex mental health diagnoses.

A Central Florida school district is suing several social media companies, accusing them of creating a mental health crisis in children that the district now has to spend money to handle.

Mental health isn’t a small issue. There isn’t a silver bullet solution for mental health — no one-size-fits-all answer for the entire problem.

Members from the Officer Support Initiative, a nonprofit organization, will join me in Results-1 to talk about the organization and an upcoming event.

The daughter of 81-year-old Janet Sours said that when Sumter County deputies came to her home Monday, she was experiencing mental health challenges.

Nearly two weeks after the Paddock Mall shooting, the Ocala Police Department and Florida Critical Response Team will host a community meeting at police headquarters to provide help and resources to those impacted by the shooting.

During the holiday season, seeing a festive display is nothing new — but for one combat veteran, he is looking to get results for mental health while spreading a bit of Christmas cheer.

The Baker Act allows a person to be involuntarily detained and examined if they are believed to be having a mental health crisis and posing a danger to themselves or to others.

Not only do stigmas come with feelings of shame, embarrassment or fear, but they can have devastating effects when it comes to addressing abuse and treating certain illnesses.

Psychotherapist Cherlette McCullough said it is normal for people impacted by tragedy to exclude themselves from holiday gatherings.

Many Central Florida law enforcement agencies have partnered with mental health counselors to better respond to emergency calls with a mental health component but not in Brevard County - until last year.

St. Cloud High School school psychologist and social worker sit down with Trooper Steve to discuss the status of students' mental health

I think it’s safe to say that we’re all a little bit anxious these days.

For the past seven years, Orlando Police Officer Rick Fink has relived his experiences being one of the first on scene at the Pulse Nightclub massacre.

Police said that the teen, Makenzie Rose Kepka — also known as “Jordan Wood” — was last seen near her home in Apopka around 6 p.m.

An assisted living facility assigned to house a convicted sex offender from the Orange County Jail does not have a state license, a News 6 investigation revealed.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs teams up with the Ad Council to offer resources to veterans

What else is our law enforcement doing to help those in mental health crisis, keep them out of jail and prevent violence?

Costco members will now be able to get online health checkups, including mental health treatment, through the retailer.

This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray interviews Trá R. Harriott.

Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States with an average of 132 suicides per day, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

The regional director of Central Florida Behavioral Hospital said that she has seen an uptick in students compared to the same time last year.

The world watched as gymnast Simone Biles showed what it looks like when you make mental health a priority.

With back to school right around the corner, a psychiatrist with AdventHealth for Children is sharing how parents can connect with their kids about mental health while also giving their child room to grow.

The thought of death can trigger anxiety for most people. However, at one nonprofit, life and death are embraced.

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.

Mental health isn’t a small issue. There isn’t a silver bullet solution for mental health — no one-size-fits-all answer for the entire problem.

For many of our first responders, July 4th is another challenging night on the job protecting and caring for the community.

The new budget that went into effect on July 1 in Florida includes record funding for mental health services.

International Day of Yoga is on June 21, so we’ve compiled a list of studios in Orlando offering free yoga classes this week to celebrate.

So many transitions are happening for children as they go from elementary to middle and high school.

On Tuesday afternoon, Orange County commissioners agreed to spend $10 million on several solutions for those struggling with their mental health, including offering free counseling and assistance for children in crisis.

Many kids having a mental health crisis end up in hospital emergency rooms and rarely get the care they need.

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health, noting that social media can pose risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children.

For Mental Health Awareness month, Real Talk Real Solutions invited Dr. Ademola Adewale to talk about why it’s important to keep tabs on your mental well-being.

Teachers at one school are finding great success with music as a therapy for children with intellectual and developmental differences.

For first responders in mental health crisis, there is real help available from first responders.

Art form used in therapy sessions at Lake Nona VA Domiciliary helps veterans open up

Officers across Orange County are being recognized for their ability to help people struggling with mental health.

May is Mental Health Awareness month and this week’s Getting Results Award winner is making a difference for kids dealing with trauma following this past hurricane season in Florida.

Corie Murray interviews AJ Vassar

Heart of Florida United Way CEO Jeff Hayward said it’s vital now more than ever to normalize the conversation around mental health and the struggles many people are facing.

Corie Murray interviews Corey Lewis

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The mental health partnership in Seminole County that did so much good for so many people in crisis is no more.

Not only do stigmas come with feelings of shame, embarrassment or fear, but they can have devastating effects when it comes to addressing abuse and treating certain illnesses.

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Everyone has an opinion of what is wrong with today’s kids. The only thing everyone agrees with though is that there is a problem. A crisis, in fact.

Taking care of our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and letting students and staff take mental health days is paying off in one school system.

Erin Bock and her Australian Labradoodle, Winston, are volunteers at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona.

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First up, it’s important to find the right provider for you. If you’re going to need prescription medication, you’ll need to get linked up with a physician.

The Florida Hospital Association said their providers are admitting more Baker Act and involuntary psychiatric holds than ever before.

It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness — and saving taxpayers money at the same time.

It’s a first for Volusia and Flagler counties – a new option for young adults and even teenagers who are suffering from psychosis.

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.

Soccer coach Ted Lasso is coming to the White House, in the form of Emmy-winning actor Jason Sudeikis.

Fictional soccer coach Ted Lasso has used a White House visit to encourage people to make it a point to check in often with friends, family and co-workers to ask how they're doing and to listen.