One-on-one with Sheriff Chronister to discuss his work in mental health

Each year millions of Americans are affected by mental health issues. But there is help out there for people.....Read More

Children's Board of Hillsborough County report shines light on community needs

The top three critical needs of parents and children in Hillsborough County are mental health support, affordable housing and child care.

That is the takeaway from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County’s recently released report on a series of town hall community meetings and a countywide survey.

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We need action on the youth mental health crisis, not more talk

The statistics on youth mental health are not only alarming but deeply frightening for anyone who has children or cares about them.

According to a 2021 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey, 44.2 percent of the participating teens reported that they had experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness. Almost 20 percent considered suicide — and 9 percent attempted suicide.

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Mental health spending up 50 percent since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic: study

The amount of employer-provided private insurance funds spent on mental health services rose by over 50 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study.....MORE