Mother pleads 'not guilty' in twins' death
Shirlene Alcime is accused of child neglect. The children were found unresponsive inside her SUV.
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Shirlene Alcime is accused of child neglect. The children were found unresponsive inside her SUV.
In the weeks since the beloved star Matthew Perry died, new scrutiny has been given to Ketamine, which was found in his system.
Ketamine, an anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties has gained traction in South Florida for people struggling with depression and other mental health issues.
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.
A Broward jail employee is on paid leave after a mentally ill inmate died by suicide.
A Broward jail employee is on paid leave after a mentally ill inmate died by suicide.
Jim DeFede focused on staffing concerns in Florida with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
In July 2022, the 988 system was unveiled across the country so that anyone thinking about suicide or having a mental health problem could call a simple three-digit number for help.
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
The Justice Department's watchdog says negligence, misconduct and job failures enabled Jeffrey Epstein to take his own life at a federal jail in New York City while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Two weeks before ending his life, Jeffrey Epstein sat in the corner of his jail cell with his hands over his ears.
New research is shedding light on the state of mental health in teens across the country.
A disturbing video showed multiple people attacking the girl as she walked with her boyfriend in a hallway at a New Jersey high school. Adriana Kuch died of suicide two days after the video was posted online.
Nancy Morales, a school counselor in the Miami-Dade School District, dedicates her career to helping young people cope with anxiety and depression.
It's the same crisis intervention counseling on the other end. The only difference is that shortened number.
In today's Lauren's List, steps you can take that could save a life since September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Jeffrey Epstein's prison death has been ruled a suicide by hanging, the medical examiner's office said Friday.
An autopsy performed on Jeffrey Epstein showed he "sustained multiple breaks in his neck bones."
Financier Jeffrey Epstein killed himself while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges in New York, officials said Saturday.
One day after Jeffrey Epstein was found unresponsive in his cell, there are still plenty more questions than answers.
The fallout from the sudden death of sex offender and wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein continues to ripple throughout the country.
There was a heavy Miami-Dade police presence at Baptist Hospital Saturday afternoon.
Broward County mental health providers, parents and students have been swinging into action over the past couple weeks.
Parents and members of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community came together again to discuss ways to keep their children safe.
