Jake Baker, who lost his left leg below the knee after surviving a motorcycle crash, was excited about the prospect of getting a prosthetic device late last month. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Jake Baker’s world turned upside-down on Sept. 27. Th
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Samantha Maynes wrote an award-winning news feature highlighting mental health issues that today’s teens face. Photo provided
By Faran Fagen
Samantha Maynes hopes her stories create a safe space for her readers — a space where they feel “they’re n
By Jan Engoren
It’s “the most wonderful time of the year,” but not for everyone.
While many people look forward to the holidays, for some the season brings up feelings of loneliness, dread, stress or sadness. Maybe you are single or without family n
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Patrick J. McNamara, CEO of Palm Health Foundation, is leading the charge for better mental health.
The Boynton Beach resident reminds us that May is Mental Health Awar
Monsignor Thomas J. Skindeleski marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in May. He plans to retire as a pastor effective Aug. 31. ABOVE: Skindeleski, 75, leads the blessing of a new addition to St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Scho
By Linda Haase
The CDC’s prediction of 130,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 by July 4 is downright depressing. After all, we expected to be celebrating the nation’s independence, not lamenting a historic loss.
The pandemic’s physical toll is wel
The Faulk Center for Counseling had its annual celebration honoring the community’s mental-health advocates. The ceremony recognized business, educational and individual partners who support the center’s mission of providing free and low-cost counsel
By Jane Smith
Consideration for the mental health of first responders in the heroin epidemic is being voiced by their chiefs in the South County.
At a U.S. attorney’s town hall meeting called to build awareness of the exponential increase in
