Florida guidance mirrors RFK Jr.'s stance on kids' psychiatric meds

The state's new guidelines echo the Make America Healthy Again movement's call to reduce psychiatric medication use in children.

• Jul 28

As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.

• Feb 23

Kids with smartphones by age 12 at higher risk of health issues, study says

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.

• Dec 1, 2025

First-day jitters can be a sign of anxiety for students experiencing bullying, depression

Former Miami Dolphins cornerback and UM alum Roberty Bailey lost his only daughter to suicide. Now, he’s on a mission to prevent students and parents from experiencing that same heartbreak.

• Aug 13, 2025

Tackle holiday depression with certain spices

Jaya Jaya Myra, mind-body wellness coach, talks about simple ways to boost your mood through nutrition.

• Dec 22, 2024

Miami Beach woman's app aims to help heal after loss

Karine Nissim uses her own loss to aid others with her "DayNew" app, offering support and resources for navigating life after trauma.

• Aug 22, 2024

Simple activities can treat depression as effectively as therapy, study found

Exercise is a good approach to treating depression along with other options, including therapy and medication

• Feb 19, 2024

How a Vietnam vet found healing as the "Honey-Do Dude"

Following his retirement and the death of his wife, Danny Chauvin needed a way to keep busy, so he began offering his handyman services for free.

• Feb 2, 2024

Ketamine, linked to death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, gets new scrutiny in South Florida

Ketamine, an anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties has gained traction in South Florida for people struggling with depression and other mental health issues.

• Jan 22, 2024

How is the economy really doing?

CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero reports on the state of the economy.

• Nov 30, 2023

Your depression questions, answered by experts

Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. Here's what experts say about causes, treatment and more.

• Nov 3, 2023

FDA approves first pill for postpartum depression

The once a day pill is meant to be taken for just two weeks

• Aug 9, 2023

Just a bit of exercise counters depression in people with chronic conditions, study found

Up to 85% of people with chronic pain experience severe depression

• Jul 10, 2023

Just a little exercise counters depression in people with chronic conditions

Up to 85% of people with chronic pain experience severe depression

• Jul 10, 2023

Poor sense of smell linked to depression in older adults, study

Poor sense of smell can be an early warning sign of diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

• Jun 27, 2023

Nearly 90% of kids worry, according to Kidshealth survey

Worries can lead to depression and mental health problems that extend into adulthood

• May 8, 2023