Your Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guide: Preparing Your Home, Family, Pets, and Mind
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August 26, 2026
Your Pinellas County Hurricane Preparedness Guide: Preparing Your Home, Family, Pets, and Mind
Hurricane season in Florida is something we know to expect, but that doesn’t make preparing for a storm any less important. In Pinellas County, recent storms have shown just how quickly conditions can change. In 2024, Pinellas County experienced three major storms, Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton. Helene brought devastating storm-surge flooding, even without making ... Read more
August 12, 2026
Finding Grief Support After the Loss of a Child
The loss of a child is one of the most devastating experiences a parent can face. While every grief journey is different, the love parents have for their child never ends, and neither does the impact of that loss. Grief can affect every aspect of daily life, from emotional well-being and relationships to physical health, ... Read more
July 2, 2026
Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding the Gaps in Care Across Florida and Pinellas County
Each July, Minority Mental Health Awareness Month brings attention to the ongoing disparities in mental health access, treatment and outcomes among racial and ethnic minority communities. Across Florida and here in Pinellas County, these disparities are shaped by a combination of structural barriers, cultural stigma and limited access to timely affordable care. While awareness around ... Read more
June 8, 2026
PTSD Awareness Month: Awareness Starts With Understanding
June is PTSD Awareness Month, a time to talk openly about something that is often deeply misunderstood. When many people hear “PTSD,” they picture one specific experience or one specific type of person. But the truth is, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can affect anyone. It does not look the same for every person and it is ... Read more
May 27, 2026
Bloom Into Better Days: Outdoor Ways to Recharge in Pinellas County
As the days grow longer and the sunshine feels a little warmer, there’s no better time to step outside, reset and reconnect with nature, your community and yourself. Here in Pinellas County, we’re lucky to be surrounded by beautiful outdoor spaces and activities that can do wonders for our mental well-being. At Care About Me, ... Read more
April 16, 2026
Alcohol Awareness Month: How to Build a Social Life That Doesn’t Center Around Drinking
Alcohol Awareness Month calls on all of us to think more intentionally about our social habits, the pressures to drink and the steps we can take toward healthier connections and mental well-being. Here in Pinellas County, this conversation is especially important. Recent local health planning data from 2025 show that just over one in four ... Read more
March 9, 2026
How Mental Health & Eating Disorders Can Overlap
Eating disorders are not a trend, a phase or simply about food. They are serious and complex mental health conditions that can quietly take hold of a person’s thoughts, emotions and daily life. They affect how someone sees themselves, how they cope with stress and how they connect with others. Eating disorders can impact people ... Read more
January 30, 2026
Caring for Yourself Is Caring for Your Family: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Wellness
Parenting is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, but what is far less discussed is how emotionally demanding it can be. Between sleepless nights, constant worry and the pressure to hold it all together, many parents carry more than they ever let on. Struggling does not mean you are failing, it means you ... Read more
January 6, 2026
Winter Blues? Navigating Seasonal Wellness Challenges
With the holiday season behind us and the new year underway, many people feel a noticeable shift in their mood, stress levels and overall well-being. Though we live in Florida, shorter daylight hours and post-holiday transitions can still impact our emotional well-being. For some, this may be nothing more than a temporary slump. For others, ... Read more
December 17, 2025
Reflection & Hope: Setting Goals for the New Year
As one year ends and a new one begins, it is natural to look back and take stock of the months behind us. This reflection can bring a wide range of emotions. For those who have faced loss, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction or the challenges of recovery, these feelings may be especially strong. At the ... Read more
