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.
The largest rain accumulations this weekend are expected near The Hammocks, Kendall and Pembroke Pines, the NEXT Weather reports.
Mark Sanchez, who is also a Fox Sports analyst, is recovering in a hospital in Indianapolis, his agent Andrew Kessler told CBS News.
A nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.
An admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Sanae Takaichi is a protege of the ultra-conservative vision of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
A judge in Tampa last year ordered Jordan Goudreau's release a few weeks after he was arrested on weapons smuggling charges tied to the failed coup attempt.
The largest rain accumulations this weekend are expected near The Hammocks, Kendall and Pembroke Pines, the NEXT Weather reports.
Mark Sanchez, who is also a Fox Sports analyst, is recovering in a hospital in Indianapolis, his agent Andrew Kessler told CBS News.
A nonprofit group in Miami is helping reduce the strain on emergency rooms by providing homeless people with health care where they live.
A judge in Tampa last year ordered Jordan Goudreau's release a few weeks after he was arrested on weapons smuggling charges tied to the failed coup attempt.
Members of South Florida's Jewish and Palestinian communities are sharing their hopes that peace talks can move forward.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The FBI is considering carrying out a "showy" arrest and perp walk of the agency's now-indicted ex-director James Comey, sources tell CBS News.
No one was hurt when two vessels that were part of a flotilla bound for Gaza mysteriously caught fire last month.
The U.S. government is planning to give migrant teenagers a $2,500 stipend if they choose to return to their home countries voluntarily.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end temporary legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants.
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Karla Hernandez-Mats, former president of the United Teachers of Dade, who is now the President of Educated We Stand.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with Richard Lamondin, a South Florida businessman who is hoping to be the Democratic candidate next year against Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar.
Jim DeFede speaks to Rep. Maxwell Frost about what is happening from the suspension of ABC late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel to the government threatening to go after journalists.
Jim goes one-on-one with Jennifer Jenkins, a Democrat from Brevard County who has just announced her candidacy to challenge Florida's junior Senator, Republican Ashley Moody, in 2026.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with state Sen. Joe Gruters, who is also the chair of the Republican National Committee about the assassination about conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
The faulty engines can cause toxic fumes to leak into the aircraft cabin's air supply, posing health and safety risks to crew members and passengers.
Florida's surgeon general said he isn't ready to make recommendations on the use of acetaminophen by pregnant women.
The alert was issued in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a raccoon that was killed in the Davie area off I-595 on Sept. 16.
Steve Tellefsen makes the rounds at Memorial Health Care's chemo unit, visiting people who are fighting cancer as an understanding ear.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
Universal Orlando Resort plans to reopen its Stardust Racers ride at Epic Universe on Saturday.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.