Miramar police is first in Broward to hire a social worker
The Miramar Police Department is taking a big step to help combat mental health issues in the community.
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The Miramar Police Department is taking a big step to help combat mental health issues in the community.
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They will help with crisis intervention and de-escalate situations that are non-combative
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
Philadelphia rallies with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
AAA predicts a record-breaking travel season with most Americans driving to their destinations, while airports like Miami International report smooth operations despite the holiday crowds.
Philadelphia rallies with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
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.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The expiration of TPS policy for Haitian immigrants would make them eligible for deportation, unless they have other legal means to stay in the U.S.
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
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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.
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.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.