Mental health expert highlights common diagnosis of bridge phobia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even though bridge collapses are extremely rare, a fear of that experience is very real for some people. Gephyrophobia is a diagnosis for people who are afraid…
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Middleburg residents urged to stay inside, avoid Old Jennings Road as deputies respond to a mental health crisis
MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents staying near Old Jenning Road to remain inside their homes as deputies are working with an individual having a…
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‘Special Persons Registry’ aims to improve relations between police and people with special needs, mental illness
FLORIDA – A new Florida law will go into effect next year aimed at improving relations between police and people with special needs or mental illness. The law is called…
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Family of fallen Green Beret building park for first responders’ mental health
GLEN ST. MARY, Fla. – The family of a Baker County Green Beret hopes to make a lasting impact in his honor by saving the lives of local heroes after…
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Adoptive parents awarded $13.5M after Jacksonville organization failed to disclose boy’s mental health history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The adoptive parents of a boy were awarded $13.5 million in damages against a Jacksonville organization because it failed to disclose important facts on the child’s history…
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Man ordered to get mental health exam before death in Duval jail
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said 64-year-old Renae Ray Carter was found dead Tuesday in his isolated cell. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — First Coast News is learning more about the Duval County…
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Shooter in San Marco double murder legally purchased gun despite documented mental health history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX received new details about a double murder in San Marco that shook the community when two women were shot and killed in August. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s…
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Mental health platform sees hundreds of referrals from DCPS this school year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The News4JAX I-TEAM is continuing to follow up on an investigation into school fights in Duval County Public Schools and what the district is doing to address…
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Jacksonville nonprofit aims to help veterans overcome mental health challenges with new program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As people all across the country spend the day celebrating veterans, a nonprofit in Jacksonville is making a call to action to help our veterans overcome mental…
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Deegan wants to put $25 million into addressing issues like homelessness, mental health and closed city pools
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Millions of dollars could be going back into the Jacksonville community and into other programs to address critical issues. For several months as Mayor Donna Deegan was…
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