/tags/mental-health Mental Health en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:09:28 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-16/miami-dade-commissioners-clears-way-for-funding-mental-health-center-and-fixing-portmiami-fuel-issue The pair of resolutions had been held up in legal negotiations and committee meetings as Miami-Dade's government received mounting calls from residents to make a decision on issues facing Miami's vulnerable people and economy. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:09:28 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-16/miami-dade-commissioners-clears-way-for-funding-mental-health-center-and-fixing-portmiami-fuel-issue Joshua Ceballos /government-politics/2026-05-13/miami-mental-health-center-losing-money-and-credibility-as-county-delays-funding-vote Intense public pressure has not been enough to push a proposal for a Center for Mental Health & Recovery to a full commission agenda. Wed, 13 May 2026 22:02:01 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-13/miami-mental-health-center-losing-money-and-credibility-as-county-delays-funding-vote Joshua Ceballos /government-politics/2026-04-16/miami-pact-affordable-housing-nehemiah-action 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-16/miami-pact-affordable-housing-nehemiah-action Joshua Ceballos /health/2026-04-13/florida-burnout-sunshine-study 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. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT /health/2026-04-13/florida-burnout-sunshine-study Sofia Zarran /south-florida/2026-04-10/judge-dismisses-brightline-conductors-mental-health-lawsuit A judge this week dismissed a former train conductor’s personal injury lawsuit against Brightline, calling it a “shotgun pleadingâ€� that was overly long and contained irrelevant material. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:20:00 GMT /south-florida/2026-04-10/judge-dismisses-brightline-conductors-mental-health-lawsuit Brittany Wallman | Miami Herald /government-politics/2026-03-23/cheaper-help-coming-for-mental-health-patients-in-crisis-in-palm-beach-county 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. Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-23/cheaper-help-coming-for-mental-health-patients-in-crisis-in-palm-beach-county Holly Baltz | Stet News /education/2026-02-13/where-healing-happens-how-the-eagles-haven-wellness-center-uses-art-to-process-parkland-tragedy 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. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /education/2026-02-13/where-healing-happens-how-the-eagles-haven-wellness-center-uses-art-to-process-parkland-tragedy Natalie La Roche Pietri /wlrn/2025-11-26/keeper-killer-podcast-daniel-weisberger-florida 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. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±'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. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT /wlrn/2025-11-26/keeper-killer-podcast-daniel-weisberger-florida Jenny Staletovich /wlrn/2025-11-26/keeper-and-killer-the-full-story 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. SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä±'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. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /wlrn/2025-11-26/keeper-and-killer-the-full-story Jenny Staletovich /health/2025-11-21/florida-national-caregiver-month 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. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health/2025-11-21/florida-national-caregiver-month Helen Acevedo