Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Coalition

11/19/2025

Do you take melatonin regularly?

A five-year review of over 130,000 adults with insomnia found that long-term melatonin use was linked to a higher risk of heart failure and death, prompting researchers to call for further study into its cardiovascular safety. People who regularly used melatonin supplements for at least a year we

11/18/2025

Something to add to your diet if you don't eat it already!

We know eating healthy is good for us, right? But when people think about good foods for their hearts, they tend to picture expensive supplements or trendy

11/18/2025

Have you heard of interventions? 🤔

Should we encourage or discourage a person with a substance use disorder to wait till they "hit rock bottom"? Treatment should start in preaddiction, before the worst case.

11/15/2025

The decline in Florida mirrors what happened nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 30,000 fewer U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2024 than the year before — the largest one-year decline ever recorded.

11/14/2025

🚨 Chief Michael Coleman joined CBS12 News recently to highlight our new prevention campaign “The Look I Made,” which educates our community about the serious consequences of youth va**ng.

In Florida, possession of a THC v**e pen is now a third-degree felony, no matter the amount. A felony can impact college, jobs, and housing for years to come.

Learn more at: https://cbs12.com/news/local/riviera-beach-launches-countywide-campaign-to-fight-teen-va**ng

The City of Riviera Beach is cracking down on teen va**ng through a powerful new awareness campaign that aims to educate both youth and parents about the severe

11/14/2025

Have you tried any of these beers?

Some non-alcoholic beer brands like Budweiser Zero are not ranked very highly according to customer reviews and ratings, but others fare better.

11/13/2025

Join tomorrow! Open Mic Night – Lake Worth HUB

Come share your voice, story, or talent in a welcoming community space.

Thursday, November 14th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

11/12/2025

Free health screenings, community resources, and support today and tomorrow!

Delray Beach: Tuesday, November 12th | 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
5 NE 2nd Street, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Belle Glade: Wednesday, November 13th | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
25 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd E, Belle Glade, FL 33430

11/12/2025

Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country. To the veterans in Palm Beach County and across the nation—thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your dedication to protecting our freedoms.

We recognize that the journey doesn't end after service. Many veterans face unique challenges, including mental health struggles and the need for community support. At PBCBHC, we're committed to ensuring our veterans and their families have access to the resources, education, and care they deserve.
To all who have worn the uniform: we see you, we honor you, and we stand with you—today and every day.

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸💙

11/11/2025

The researchers found that 25.7 percent of participants had experienced at least one NFOD in the prior year. During the most...

11/10/2025

*****na with teens

Young teens who use cannabis are more likely to be frequent users than people who start later, according to a study in JAMA Network Open. They are also more likely to seek care for health problems.

11/10/2025

"Approximately 72% of ni****ne pouch exposure cases occurred in children under 5 years of age."😱

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration calls on ni****ne pouch manufacturers to use child-resistant packaging to protect American children from accidental, harmful exposure.