Jesse SchecknerMarch 18, 2023
7min0
Temporary allowances during the pandemic and after Hurricane Ian didn't lead to 'any problems,' the bill's Republican sponsor said.
Tag: post-traumatic stress disorder
Jesse SchecknerMarch 18, 2023
Christine Jordan SextonSeptember 29, 2022
4min0
Studies have shown increased health risks post-disaster.
Scott PowersJune 2, 2022
4min0
Democratic Ag Commissioner candidate says many vets are self-medicating now.
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 7, 2022
4min0
'This bill doesn't fix everything, but it definitely moves us in the right direction.'
Scott PowersDecember 10, 2019
4min399
Mental health options pursued for responders dealing with trauma stress
Scott PowersSeptember 23, 2019
4min695
UCF RESTORES uses virtual reality to treat PTSD patients
Ana CeballosMarch 28, 2019
7min369
“I think one or two deaths or suicides is one too many, but we are throwing a lot of resources (into mental health)."
Scott PowersJune 6, 2018
3min201
Republican Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is launching the first digital ad of his election campaign emphasizing his role in getting expanded mental health benefits for first responders, and showing them expressing tearful appreciation for his efforts. The 30-second spot, “First Responders,” begins with Patronis at a March news conference with Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney […]
Jim RosicaApril 20, 2018
4min1088
A Tallahassee judge has dismissed one of the plaintiffs in John Morgan‘s legal effort to overturn the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana. Roberto Pickering of Leon County, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, was one of three patients with a chronic illness who want to smoke medicinal cannabis under a state constitutional amendment passed in 2016. In an […]
Jim RosicaMarch 7, 2018
3min1008
Gov. Rick Scott said he will sign a measure to expand workers’ compensation benefits to first responders who suffer job-related post-traumatic stress disorder. Scott made the announcement early Wednesday at a “Ringing of the Bell” ceremony for Florida’s fallen firefighters at The Capitol. The legislation (SB 376) is a priority of Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, also the state’s Fire […]