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Mental Health

WaveMakers: Freddy Barton of Safe and Sound Hillsborough

Freddy Barton, executive director of Safe and Sound Hillsborough, a community-based intervention program intended to prevent violence in Hillsborough County joined WaveMakers on April 19.

Health & Nutrition with Dr. Fred Harvey. Mental Health Holiday Stress

Mental Health Holiday Stress and Seasonal Affective We are coming into the more stressful time of year. The holidays often are the times when we place undue stress on ourselves to create a perfect event...

A traveling memorial to veterans is coming to Tampa Bay; we talk with vets about mental health support

Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. On Tuesday Café with Seán Kinane this week, we focus on Veterans' issues, especially mental health.

“Boundaries And Your Mental Health” on Morning Energy

For decades during the month of October, many people from around the world have collectively raised awareness about mental health issues in support of World Mental Health Day. Mental Health is important at every stage...

“Random Acts of Kindness” on Morning Energy

There was something different in the air in Brewster,Massachusetts when the owners of a local restaurant unexpectedly decided to shut their doors and treat their staff to a “Day of Kindness”. The owners, Brandi and...

“Seeking Validation” on Morning Energy

After 25 years of hosting The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey had these words to say to her audience during her last episode in 2009, “I’ve talked to nearly 30,000 people on this show and...
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Tuesday is anniversary of George Floyd’s murder – we check in on mental health in the Black community

Tuesday is the anniversary of the death of George Floyd. He was killed by police; one of the police officers has been found guilty of murder and manslaughter. George Floyd’s death set off months of...

“Taking Care of Your Heart” on Morning Energy

For many decades February has been recognized as American Heart Month. It is a time where people can collectively focus more on their cardiovascular health and take steps to improve it. Taking care of our...

“Homelessness In America And Beyond” on Morning Energy

Throughout the years, the United States (U.S.) has been affectionately called “The Land of Opportunity”. It is a country that many feel offers opportunities for personal growth and financial success if you are ambitious and...
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Radioactivity Thursday: Suicide Prevention Awareness

September 10, 2020 Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei.  September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and today – September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. NPR reported this morning that: Teen and youth...

Despite all the talk about government funding for mental health, Tampa Bay nonprofits aren’t seeing increases

In the aftermath of the mass shootings this week, part of the conversation turned to mental illnesses and calls for increased government funding for mental health services. In his speech Monday President Donald Trump suggested...

“Mental Health Awareness” on Morning Energy

Mental health problems can affect anyone. Since 1990 Mental Health Awareness Week has been occurring during the first week of October across the United States. It was established by Congress in recognition of efforts by the...
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