mental health

Marine veteran Brian Johnson said recovery from PTSD did not happen all at once. It started with asking for help and eventually, with a very large black dog named Homer.

After months of discussion and research, JUST Pensacola is asking for funding for a public awareness campaign and additional care coordination positions in an effort to improve access to mental health services in Escambia County.

How laughter and wagging tails are calming finals week anxiety at UWF's John C. Pace Library

That will help families get support for issues like postpartum depression

From shoreline walks to bird feeders and labyrinth paths, residents are turning to green and blue spaces for mental clarity in uncertain times.

The anonymous hotline to give police, firefighters or EMS a way to seek help for trauma they receive on the job.

The Do More, Feel Better program trains seniors to help other older adults plan activities, which can boost mental health.

My Selfie Needs No Filter is a summer camp program led by Erica Lanes meant to inspire and empower young girls.

In November 2021, the Pensacola community lost talented singer-songwriter Elijah Stepherson to suicide. While his death highlighted the fact that men's mental health is often overlooked, it was also the foundation for The Campfire Fund of Florida, a newly formed Pensacola-based 501(c)3 non-profit that provides funding and mental health resources to men in the community.

Struggling this holiday season? This guide can help.