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When we think about what we can do, or should do, to take better care of ourselves, we often jump to thinking about our physical body and how we need to rearrange our schedules or wake up hours earlier to find enough time for a trip to the gym or to pr …

October is National Depression Awareness Month, which is a month-long campaign in the United States to inform and engage health professionals and the general public about depression and its risk factors. This October, become familiar with effective coping mechanisms for depression, as well as the risk factors and warning signs to look out for.

Thriving Mind | South Florida (contracting as South Florida Behavioral Health Network, Inc.) works to ensure that families and individuals affected by mental illness and substance abuse can readily access innovative, effective and compassionate service …

NOTE: If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, an annual month-long campaign in the United States to inf …

Experiencing emotional distress as a hurricane approaches is not uncommon. Feelings of overwhelming anxiety, having trouble sleeping, constantly worrying and other depression-like symptoms are common during hurricanes. The best thing you can do is try …

A unique partnership between South Florida Behavioral Health Network and local police department in Miami and Miami Beach has changed the way the police are viewed in the community and dramatically transformed the lives of individuals engaged in the ne …

A ROSC is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is person-centered and builds on the strengths and resiliencies of individuals, families, and communities to achieve abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of …

Watch SFBHN’s Chief Operating Officer Laura Naredo discuss a new opioid pilot program on WPBT and WXEL

South Florida Behavioral Health Network has announced that John W. Newcomer, M.D. has been named its President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Newcomer was previously Professor of Integrated Medical Science at the Charles E. Sch …

The Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health was awarded to Judge Steven Leifman, associate administrative judge in Miami-Dade County and Chairman of the Board of the South Florida Behavioral Health Network.