Mental Health Post-Disaster
With any natural disaster we consider the immediate needs of getting food and shelter. We must also remember mental health post-disaster impacts such as long-term risks of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. People who faced damage or completely lost their homes are clearly at risk, as are those who experienced fear before knowing the path of […]
Preparing for a Hurricane
Many of us native Floridians are familiar with the routine during hurricane season: get prepared then wait and see. During the “wait and see” part, especially for those of us in areas expected to be directly impacted, it’s easy to get caught up in watching the news, double checking supplies, and keeping track as businesses […]
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Goes Live
July 16, 2022 the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) went live. 988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health crises. The overall vision of the Lifeline is to include additional crisis services across the country, similar to the way emergency […]
Brevard County Funds its First Mobile Crisis Unit
At its June 14th City Council meeting, the City of Melbourne approved an agreement that will implement a mobile crisis team for adults experiencing mental health crises. Melbourne is a city in Brevard County on the east coast of Florida. Brevard is the 10th most populous county in the state. Currently, in the event of […]
Florida becomes 8th State to sign Counseling Compact
In 2020, American Counseling Associated fund created the Counseling Compact. This effort aimed to provide a pathway for licensed counselors to be able to legally practice across state lines. Currently some states offer reciprocity and Florida offers endorsement, both of which allow clinicians to apply for licensure based on their education, experience, and licensure in […]
Important reminder for Registered Interns!
Registered Interns with registrations issued on or before March 31, 2017 will expire March 31 of this year (2022). Registered interns who have passed the national examination for licensure and have fulfilled all other requirements should move forward with completing the application process as quickly as possible to ensure full licensure before March 31. Registered […]
Bringing Your Self to your Sessions
It’s difficult to write about mental health today without writing about Simone Biles. This incredible woman, who carries the GOAT title for her athleticism, and who presents herself as fearless and capable of anything shocked the world today when she pulled herself out of the Olympics. After the media suspected physical injury, she clarified that […]