The economic impact of mental health
By Carrie Zeisse, president and chief executive officer of Tampa Bay Thrives Mental illness costs the economy about $200 billion in lost earnings each year. That’s why it’s so important
BayCare helps the local workforce live happier and healthier lives
By Donna St. Louis, vice president of Business Development, BayCare Health System Employee health and wellness is important to BayCare. When employees are happy, and healthy, they feel good and
Hidden figures: The operation that heals the heroes behind the scenes
Operation Healing Forces is a special, nonprofit organization based in the Tampa Bay area, dedicated to supporting the United States Special Operation Forces, the behind-the-scenes, elite men and women from
Addressing the stigma of mental illness
To fully address mental illness today you must talk about the stigma associated with it. Stigma has a profound impact on the lives of so many and their decisions about
Mental health during the Holidays – A time for empathy and support
The holidays are supposed to be a special time of year where family and friends come together in the spirit of celebration and tradition. For those struggling with their mental
Join TBBW and Florida Blue for a Virtual Connect
TBBW VIRTUAL EVENT: Resilient Leadership, Managing Mental Health and Morale. Presented by Florida Blue About this event TBBW VIRTUAL EVENT: Resilient Leadership, Managing Mental Health and Morale. Presented by Florida
How business leaders can recognize and manage stress for optimal performance
By Dr. Ladd Carlston Living a life without stress is virtually impossible: after all, stress is simply a normal reaction the body has when things change, resulting in physical, emotional
On the Scene: Stronger than Stigma
The Gracepoint Foundation held its third annual Stronger Than Stigma event at Armature Works, in Tampa. This is the largest mental health awareness event in the Tampa Bay area. It
Welcome to moving forward (with some hesitation)
With many of us altering our work environments with fewer remote—and more in-person—conversations, meetings and engagements, such freedom can feel like a reprieve from being isolated, at times, and at
Mental health in the workplace: The long road ahead
By Ian Adair What originally, was thought in the beginning as a temporary separation from office life became a radical transition in our work culture today. After all of the
Tampa Bay-based Fear of Rain humanizes mental health
About 4 in 10 American adults reported symptoms of anxiety, or depression, in January of 2021. By comparison, only one in ten adults reported such symptoms before the coronavirus era,
Community leaders share how they are stronger than stigma
In my new book, “Stronger Than Stigma. A Call to Action: Stories of Grief, Loss, and Inspiration,” I share the connection several leaders in Tampa Bay have to mental illness,
