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Sold Out Gala

Starry Nights on Davis Island Gala was a huge success. Held on the first of April. The evening included a Venetian juggler, a wonderful progressive dinner, entertainment, laughter and a moonlight ending overseeing Tampa Bay. Join our Foundation newsletter to learn More...

9th Leading Cause of Death

In Tampa, people who call the hotlines or attempt suicide are brought to Mental Health Care. More clients are seeking our services than ever before. The path of wellness begins for some people when they are admitted on the unit. It can be a lifelong journey. More...

Big step to help the homeless

Despite numerous efforts, Hillsborough County has been unable to come to grips with homelessness.That understandable. It's a staggering problem.That may be about to change, thanks to a task force headed by County Commissioner Sandy Murman. Members realize the best approach to such a daunting task is to start small and demonstrate success. More...

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7 Benefits of Exercise You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better? Have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further More...

 
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A Tradition of Excellence

 For over 60 years we continue to be an innovative leader in providing superior behavioral healthcare. We strive towards community health and wellness.

We offer an array of programs to the fast growing and ever changing needs of Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. Our vision is seeing people achieve their dreams, supporting self-determination and recovery.  Our mission is to provide individuals and families in our community with comphrehensive behavioral health services so they may experience optimal mental health such that they may lead contributory, purposeful lives. 

 
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Abuse. Abuse occurs when people mistreat or misuse other people, showing no concern for their integrity or innate worth as individuals, and in a manner that degrades their well being. More...
Addictions: Alcohol and Substance Abuse. People who become addicted to alcohol/drugs are gradually introduced and desensitized to them over a period of time. More...
ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This topic center provides a detailed description of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), its causes, symptoms and treatments. ADHD is a neurological disorder that develops during childhood and can persist into adulthood. More...
Aging & Geriatrics. This topic center provides information about disease prevention and health promotion activities which can help you prevent, delay, or manage problems associated with aging. More...
Alternative Mental Health Medicine. This topic center provides information on complementary and alternative forms of medicine, including acupuncture, chiropractic, energy healing, herbal, amino acid, vitamin, naturopathic and homeopathic treatments, hypnosis, massage, spiritual healing, traditional Chinese and Indian medicine, meditation and yoga. More...
Anger Management. Anger is a basic and normal emotion, but one that can easily become destructive and lead to health and social problems. Explore information in this topic center on the nature of anger, and anger management therapy and techniques. More...
Anxiety Disorders. In this topic center you'll find information on the Anxiety Disorders, including phobia (social anxiety, agoraphobia, etc.), panic disorder, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder. More...
Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar Disorder causes people to swing between extreme, severe and typically sustained mood states which affect their energy levels, attitudes, behavior and ability to function. More...
Child & Adolescent Development: Overview. An overview of child development theories from a developmental psychological point of view. Reviewed theorists include freud, kohlberg, erikson, piaget, bronfenbrenner More...
Child Development and Parenting: Early Childhood. This document surveys child development between the age of 2 to 7 years, a period sometimes referred to as early childhood. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Child Development and Parenting: Infants. This document surveys child development between the age of 0 to 2 years, a period otherwise known as infancy. The document also provides parenting information specific to this age group. More...
Dissociative Disorders. Dissociation is a cognitive process through which memory and attention become altered. The spectrum of dissociative disorders spans simple depersonalization, amnesia, dissociative fugue, and dissociative identity (multiple personality) disorder. More...
Divorce. Divorce refers to the often messy and painful end of a marriage. This topic center provide a comprehensive overview of the emotional and legal divorce and separation process. More...
Psychological Testing. Psychological Assessment is a sub-field of Clinical Psychology specializing in the measurement of human abilities, traits and characteristics. More...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases. The term "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" refers to a group of illnesses that can be transmitted from one person to another through the sharing of body fluids, including ejaculate, vaginal fluids, blood, and other fluids. More...

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Upcoming Shine a Light Tours
Want to learn more about how you can Shine a light, Save a life and Build a stronger community. Please RSVP for a breakfast tour: May 1, 2012 at 7:30 am; or lunch on May 17, 2012 at 11:30 am. More...


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Are Your Children Over-Scheduled and Over-Stressed?
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