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MENTAL HEALTH


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Remember this! Saving your memories and reversing cognitive decline

Forgetting is a classic sign of cognitive decline. But not all the memory issues are irreversible.

How a Jacksonville mental health program is keeping people arrested dozens of times out of jail & hospitals

It’s all about breaking the cycle and keeping people out of jail and cutting down on homelessness in Jacksonville — and saving taxpayers money at the same time. And a team of mental health and legal professionals believe they’re on the right track with a program that identifies and treats repeat offenders with severe mental illness and substance abuse problems.

How stress can impact the body

Stress is something we can all relate to, and it can impact us in different ways each day.

Psychologist recommends parents address their feelings after latest deadly school shooting

The fear of gun violence in schools can leave students and parents with crippling anxiety. Three victims of Monday’s mass shooting at Michigan State University were laid to rest Saturday, leaving the school with a haunting fear moving forward, especially since it was the school’s first shooting.

Which brain games help solve puzzle of memory loss: Video or crosswords?

Recently, there has been a lot of positive research coming out about video games helping to improve kids’ impulse control and memory. But when they come head-to-head against a traditional game, do video games come out on top?

Local acupuncturist shares nontraditional approach to healing, wellness

Some health professionals believe it takes more than just a family doctor to live abundantly. Chinese medicine practitioners believe there are more than 2,000 acupuncture points in the body connected by pathways or meridians and that disruption of the energy flow can cause disease.

Floating your way to peace of mind, less stress

At Be Still Float in Riverside, the owner says you get serenity without side effects. Melanie Lawson gave it a try and shares her experience and how it might help you.

CDC survey on youth mental health should be a wake-up call to parents, school administrators, expert says

Almost 60% of U.S. high school girls reported feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness in 2021, representing a 60% increase in these emotions among girls over the past 10 years, according to a newly-released survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Experts give advice on how to deal with grief on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is no big deal to some people, but to others, it’s a grand holiday to shower that special someone with romance and gifts.

Mental health experts say it was too dangerous for co-responder to go with NCSO to scene where deputy shot, killed woman holding ‘BB-style rifle’

Some agencies in Northeast Florida have mental health experts who go out with law enforcement to help de-escalate situations.

First responders in crisis need your help: Here’s what you can do

For many of us, we call first responders on our worst days. These days, they’re facing daunting tasks while dealing with staffing issues and high call volumes.

Could mental health professionals have responded to JSO standoff that turned deadly?

An hourslong standoff Thursday on Jacksonville’s Northside ended with police shooting and killing a man.

How does watching violent videos like the Tyre Nichols beating affect our mental health

With just our cellphones we have endless access to disturbing videos. And that includes the recently released body camera footage of Tyre Nichols.

JSO’s ‘Co-Responders’ program helps officers respond to people in mental health crisis

A program that partners Jacksonville Sheriff Office officers with licensed mental health professionals marked its three years of service in the community.

This project is helping women who can’t afford postpartum care

Shades of Blue was created by a woman who experienced a traumatic birth.

Mental Wellness Wednesday | Active listening during disagreements

There is a quirky December holiday (Dec 8) called “Take it in the Ear” , which focuses on the value of listening.

Increase in children going to emergency rooms with need for mental health services

There has been a steady increase in the number of children who are seen in emergency rooms for behavior health services, according to a study from the journal Pediatrics, and the increase started even before the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought record high demand for psychological services for children.

Can an apple a day keep the psychiatrist away?

The old saying is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about for your mental health? New research shows how some foods may just be the ultimate mood booster.

5 mental health questions to ask yourself

According to experts, checking in on your mental health is beneficial just like a physical health checkup.

Email Anxiety: Declutter the clutter in your inbox

How many emails do you get in a day? And how many of those are annoying junk emails? It may be time to clean up your inbox.

130 people die by suicide each day, so hundreds walked to raise mental health awareness

Volunteers from Jacksonville came together Sunday for the annual “Out of the Darkness Walk” for suicide and mental health awareness.

St. Johns County Fire Rescue gets $500K to address ongoing ‘mental health crisis’

Help is on the way for the St. Johns County Fire Rescue in the middle of what some are calling a mental health crisis.

Prince tweets on online safety after Molly inquest

Prince William says online safety for young people should be "prerequisite, not an afterthought" after inquest into 14-year-old's death

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How to cope with depression at work

Depression doesn’t only prevent someone from showing up to work, but it can also affect their performance at work.

Importance of mental health for minority communities

Studies have found racial minority groups show higher levels of anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health disorders.

How dogs can help with your mental health

The results come as no surprise to Jane Manno, PsyD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic.

Mistrust lingers in Black communities amid 988 launch

Health officials are grappling with how people staffing the new national 988 crisis hotlines will contend with suspicion of the medical establishment in Black communities.

Consider these benefits of meditation for mental health

If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to relax, why not take up meditation?

New, shorter suicide hotline number starts Saturday

The national suicide hotline will have a shorter phone number starting Saturday. Mental health officials said this will allow them to help more people.

Canadian man with disability on mission to cross all 5 Great Lakes by paddleboard

An avid paddleboarder, Mike Shoreman was told he could never paddleboard again. But he didn’t pay attention to that edict and now is trying to make history.

Teen Mental Health Crisis: How parents can plant ‘SEEDS’ to help

The US Surgeon General says there is a “devastating” mental health crisis among American teens.

Jacksonville veteran mental health clinic marks 2 years serving our community

PTSD is prevalent in the Jacksonville area as a heavily military based town. A local branch to a national mental health outreach center for PTSD survivors is available in Jacksonville.

Teen mental health: How it could impact them down the road

Mental health disorders in teens have soared in recent years – and the COVID pandemic has only made things worse.

Flagler Hospital prioritizes mental health with the new CAIR Center

Flagler Health Plus held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning to mark the formal opening of the new CAIR Center in St. Augustine.

'The View' Host Joy Behar Hits Back After Sara Haines Brings Up Mental Health In Gun Control Debate: 'Oh, Stop With The Mental Health'

Joy Behar has had enough of the rhetoric regarding mental health and guns.

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UF Health Jacksonville exec says mental health access is North Florida’s top issue

Locally, mental health experts just completed a study called the Community Health Needs Assessment, which identifies the key health needs and issues in North Florida.

$5.5 million awarded for mental health services to support Duval County Public Schools

United Way of Northeast Florida, the Kids Hope Alliance and Duval County Public Schools announced Thursday a $5.5 million dollar grant for access to free mental health resources for Duval County students.

In wake of mass shootings, psychologist breaks down how social media fosters aggression

We know the gunman who murdered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school made chilling posts on social media. There are a lot of people blasting social media for glorifying violence and adding to the threat our children face.

Warning signs and red flags: spotting them before a school shooting happens

Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a news conference Wednesday that the suspected Uvalde shooter posted on Facebook shortly before the attack.

‘It’s been quite the journey’: Local father jumps rope across country for son who lost life to suicide

A local man who has been jumping rope across the country to raise awareness for those who have taken their own lives jumped his last mile Saturday in Jacksonville Beach.

Can genetic factors increase risk of suicide attempts?

Are there factors that can increase someone’s risk of attempting suicide?

What is neurodiversity, and why has it become so important to employers, educators?

5 things to know about neurodiversity and why it's becoming a hot topic.

Georgia governor signs sweeping mental health bill into law

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday signed into law a bill aimed at bolstering the state’s dismal mental health care system by pressuring private insurers to improve coverage for mental health conditions.

End negative self-talk: What it is and how to stop it

Negative self-talk may seem harmless, but a study published in June of 2020 by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal linked negative thought patterns to brain changes that could be associated with developing Alzheimer’s.

Northeast Floridians with ties to Ukraine show support for friends and loved ones

People in northeast Florida with ties to Ukraine are trying to stay strong for their loved ones.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Protecting your mental health as we watch an invasion unfold

With live feeds available 24/7, sometimes we can’t help but keep scrolling down our newsfeeds and timelines to see what’s going on.

Community Bus Tour aims to promote mental health awareness, reduce crime

The Safety and Crime Reduction Commission hosts the first Community Bus Tour in partnership with JTA to promote mental health awareness.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: How to talk to children about what’s happening

A devastating humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Ukraine. It’s hard to watch and even harder to speak about, especially with children.

‘Bus tour for mental health’ hitting Jacksonville streets to educate, spread awareness

Commissioners will host Community Bus Tours in various neighborhoods.

Teen Suicide: Melanie Lawson shares a personal story because we need to start talking

We are in the middle of a mental health crisis. News4JAX is devoting this space to take a deeper look at the stigma that still exists around suicide, ways to talk with your kids about it, and resources all families can tap into if they need help.

News headlines of 2021: How much do you remember? Take this quiz to find out.

We might not be able to claim that 2021 was *the* wildest year in recent history (2020 will likely get that credit for quite some time), but it might be a close second.

$12 million increase for Florida first responder mental health services

First resonders across Florida will have access to peer-to-peer counseling.

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