Tag Archives: mental health

Rainbow Springs has seen an increase in algae growth, which is affecting the appearance and wellbeing of the important ecosystem. Tourists have noticed the bright blue-green water has darkened to gray, but plans created by experts may take years to be put into place.

As the number of lime disease cases increases, the problems with identifying and treating the disease have become more prominent.

A recent rise in the mosquito population in Gainesville has raised concern for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEEV), a virus that is transmitted through mosquito bites. Though a human case has not been confirmed this year, experts urge caution.

A total of 369 child deaths have been called in to the state abuse hotline so far in 2015. That means Florida is on track to have roughly as many child deaths this year as it did before passing a sweeping child-welfare reform law in 2014.

The new UF Mindfulness project organized a meditation mob on Thursday at Library East to help students step back from the busy lives of college and find ways to relieve stress.

A new comprehensive guide published by TransAction Florida seeks to connect members of the transgender community with qualified doctors and other health care providers and resources.

The Trans Resource Network is a cooperative mechanism for educating staff to work together in assisting transgender students at the University of Florida.

The families of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting victims created the VTV Family Outreach Foundation to help other colleges with campus safety. The University of Florida was one of the seven pilot schools.

Tara Lee is a 67-year-old Gainesville resident and a transgender woman who transitioned from male to female 14 years ago. Lee is just one of the many individuals in the local transgender community struggling to find acceptance.

Andrew Tatum battled multiple addictions with hard drugs and junk food. Now he finds peace and purpose in biking and blogging about his struggles in order to help others.