This July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to take this opportunity to talk about the unique mental health needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This month is important because it shines a light on the disparities in mental health care that BIPOC communities face. It also provides a chance…
A phone line dedicated to discussing mental health has been established by a Tampa-based non-profit. Several Tampa Bay hospitals and community organizations have formed a new collaboration to assist with mental health. The phone line ‘Let’s Talk’ is the connection to free, confidential mental health advice. Speak with a counselor by phone and obtain access…
Why is it necessary to discuss children’s mental well-being? Mental health problems can affect how a child feels, thinks, and behaves. They can also impact a child’s physical health and wellbeing. It is important to remember that children’s mental health problems are usually temporary and can be successfully treated. If mental health problems are not…
Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness about the problem of child abuse and what we can do to prevent it. Every year, thousands of children are abused in the United States. Child abuse is a serious problem that can have long-lasting effects on a child’s physical and emotional health. It is…
Going to court can be very intimidating, and if this is your first time, you may not be fully prepared, especially if your only knowledge of what court proceedings are like is what you’ve seen on some television show. First of all, if you find yourself in circuit court, the presiding judge is often cited…
This month we renew our commitment to end human trafficking. The National Human Trafficking Resource Center says Florida ranks third in the nation for number of calls from victims. And that is just from people willing to report. Modern slavery exists in every state, including Florida, and it is known as human trafficking. House Bill…
