Florida to Spend $50M More on Mental Health Services
Until you pick up a paintbrush, you may not think of art as therapeutic, but in honor of mental health awareness, University of Florida students were invited Thursday to let their inner Picasso flow. They are trying to raise awareness that everyone needs healthy ways to de-stress, and when there's something more worrisome it's okay to seek help. UF clinical psychologist, Amanda Lawson-Ross, says however people find creative expression is a beautiful way to take a breather, take a break and let the brain do something different. A study of 150 universities found counseling centers use up thirty percent since 2010, sometimes with a shortage of counselors meaning wait lists to see someone. Researchers say mental health issues can be a silent crisis because people may withdraw from their normal routines. In order to create a visual representation of people still struggling, green flags were placed on the Plaza of the America lawn. UF student Val
