In Florida, suicide prevention remains a pressing issue just as it does in many communities across the United States, particularly as the mental health challenges faced by individuals continue to grow. Understanding how to identify warning signs and how to provide support to those in crisis can play a vital role in reducing suicide rates. We spoke with Amanda Cruz, LCSW, a provider at Elite…
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Greater Tampa Shelter Supplies Drive – May 1-23, 2025
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Can Gambling Become a Problem? Bet on It.
Gambling has been around throughout history, with evidence of it as early as 2000 B.C. However, it wasn’t until 1980 that gambling addiction became a diagnosis. Today, gambling addiction is on the rise. Until 2018, when the Supreme Court struck down the law banning sports betting, pathological or addicted gamblers made up less than 1%