Category: Family & Mental Health
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TOBY: LIVING WITH INVISIBLE STRUGGLES
A young adult opens up about living with multiple mental and physical health challenges—and the daily battle that millions silently endure. Toby, 20, lives with more than 10 different conditions that affect his mind, body, and behaviors. From IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disability) and autism, to PTSD and bipolar disorder, his life is shaped by constant challenges…
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Teen Anxiety is Rising: How Families Can Help
Understanding Today’s Mental Health Crisis Teenagers are facing unprecedented levels of stress. From the pressure of academics and extracurriculars to the constant hum of social media, anxiety has become one of the most common mental health struggles among adolescents. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one in three teens will experience an…
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Mental Health and the Florida Criminal Justice System: What Families Need to Know
Florida Criminal Justice & Mental Health: Family Guide Discover how Florida’s criminal justice system impacts families with autism and mental health challenges—and what you can do to protect your loved one. Introduction The intersection of mental health and Florida’s criminal justice system is a growing concern for families. Parents, siblings, and caregivers often find themselves navigating a…
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Understanding the Disproportionate Criminal Charges Against Individuals with Autism and Mental Health Conditions in Florida: A Crisis Families Must Know
Florida’s criminal justice system faces a mounting crisis that disproportionately affects some of its most vulnerable residents. Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and mental health conditions are increasingly entangled in criminal proceedings, often for behaviors directly related to their disabilities rather than criminal intent. Nearly 17% of Florida’s state prison population receives ongoing mental…
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Behind the Razor Wire: Florida’s Hidden Crisis of Mental Illness and Incarceration
Discover how Florida’s justice system fails individuals with mental illness. A gripping, investigative dive into systemic neglect, solitary confinement, and urgent reform needs in Duval County and beyond. I. The Walk to Court Amos walks slowly, his hands cuffed, his head bowed. A 20-year-old with autism, PTSD, and a history of developmental delays, he wears…