Miramar police taking big step to combat mental health issues
Teri Hornstein reports they will be the first police department in Broward to have a social worker.
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Teri Hornstein reports they will be the first police department in Broward to have a social worker.
For those who suffer from mental health issues, when medication doesn't work it can feel like the end of the road. A non-invasive therapy that's existed for decades is now becoming more popular: in South Florida and around the world.
The non-invasive therapy has existed for decades and is now becoming more popular: in South Florida and around the world.
Miami-Dade public schools have increased outreach services for those in need of mental health services.
A recent survey from the CDC revealed teen mental health is in crisis, but experts say there are things parents can do to help.
Group offers sessions in Yoga and mindful meditation to help improve mental health in teens.
A South Florida group offers sessions in yoga and mindful meditation to help improve mental health in teens.
A Colorado school district is prioritizing mental health by building a new facility that will double up as a school and a mental health day-treatment center.
The mental health crisis that surfaced during the pandemic has ballooned, as children cope with the aftershocks of COVID's isolation, dependence on social media, and returning to in-person learning at school.
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 14.
A severe shortage of mental health treatment options means kids in crisis increasingly find themselves in emergency rooms for weeks or longer.
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
Children and teens across the U.S. increasingly face significant mental health challenges and a severe shortage of services to treat them. The result: kids everywhere are in crisis.
Founder Ruban Roberts said the goal is to address the social and emotional issues that youth are dealing with.
A large trial of a 4-day workweek in the U.K. led to more employee happiness, less burnout and higher company revenues.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Florida International University a $6 million grant to help improve access to mental health services for students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Florida International University a $6 million grant to help improve access to mental health services for students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Florida International University received a $6 million grant for mental health support.
Hospitals and clinics were stretched to 144% capacity to treat mental health patients in the 2021 survey.
Researchers seeing declining trends in social connection
Wellness icon Deepak Chopra is now releasing his 93rd book called "Living in the light" and he's launching it in South Florida at Barry University next week.
According to a recent survey by BetterHelp, 45 percent of Americans are worried about their mental health this holiday season
Teri Hornstein reports the holiday season can be especially stressful for some, and Mayor Levine Cava is focused on offering key mental health resources for those who may need them.
Struggle Well has helped over 2,000 officers.
Florida had 5,077 incidents of students being involuntarily committed under a mental-health law known as the Baker Act during the past school year, data presented Wednesday to a school-safety commission showed.
South Florida has a marginal risk of excessive rainfall on Friday.
Cesar Cardoso, 53, now faces 13 total charges, and prosecutors say more charges could be filed as they interview more alleged victims.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
A Barry University politics professor says it's rare for a sitting member of Congress to criticize their own party's president.
Heavy rain flooded streets across northern Broward County, blocking students and families while delaying flights.
South Florida has a marginal risk of excessive rainfall on Friday.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office reported that the on-duty agent shot and killed a person near Southwest 157th Avenue and 140th Street.
Cesar Cardoso, 53, now faces 13 total charges, and prosecutors say more charges could be filed as they interview more alleged victims.
A lawsuit filed in Miami accuses Florida of illegally leaving defendants with serious mental illness in county jails for months while they wait for court-ordered treatment.
Michael Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in the high-profile Lindsay Clancy murder trial, said he "didn't have any doubts" during deliberations.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
A sign referencing Cuba was visible in surveillance footage of a gas pump fire at a Bird Road Chevron station.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
Degnis Bofill, who won a 2022 Latin Grammy, is being held at the Krome Detention Center in Miami-Dade County while his asylum case is pending.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
The report found taxpayer money was routed through nonprofits and into political accounts, while Attorney General James Uthmeier faces fresh criticism over his role in the transfer.
Moskowitz discusses primary win, Democratic divide.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Dubbed the "Designer to the Stars," Bob Mackie won nine Emmy Awards, a Tony Award and was nominated for three Oscars.
Stella Parton gives insight into her sister Dolly Parton's marriage, makeup habits and views on death in an exclusive CBS News interview.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.