Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Mental health lays the foundation for positive growth. Mental health not only affects an individual, it also impacts families and communities.
- Get professional help — if you feel depressed seek help from a professional
- Connect with others — try a weekly check-in
- Stay positive — read daily positive affirmation
- Get physically active — take a walk during breaks or times of stress
- Help others — volunteer to help others in need
- Get enough sleep — drink a cup of tea or listen to soft music
Get Help — You’re Not Alone
If you or someone you care about is having thoughts of harming themselves or in emotional distress, call or text 988 immediately.
Mental Health Support
- 988 Florida Lifeline — Free 24/7 service for connecting Floridians to a crisis counselor in their local area.
- 211 — Free 24/7 confidential call center for people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.
- Hope for Healing — Connects Floridians struggling with mental health or substance abuse to local providers and organizations.
- Resiliency and Mental Health — Resources for students and children provided by the Florida Department of Education.
- Children’s Mental Health Program — Family-focused, community-based services to support the emotional well-being of children.