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Tampa Bay Thrives is a nonprofit coalition working to improve mental health in our community. Join the movement. Together, for a better tomorrow.

Founded in 2019 by local leaders, we strive to enhance navigation resources, expand access to care, and reduce stigma across Tampa Bay. Tampa Bay Thrives is a nonprofit coalition mobilizing the community to strengthen behavioral health outcomes related to depression, anxiety, and substance use. Founded in 2019 by local leaders dedicated to transforming mental health in our region, we strive to enh

ance navigation resources, expand access to care, and reduce stigma across Tampa Bay. Our vision is clear: an emotionally healthy community where mental health is a priority and all thrive together. Each year, we lead a Resident Behavioral Health Study to gather real-time data on our community's mental health, ensuring our strategies are responsive, evidence-based, and community-informed.

08/17/2026

Back to school means new classes, new routines, new friends and sometimes, a whole lot of feelings.

That’s why spaces like the Zen Den at Sligh Middle Magnet School matter. It gives students a place to pause, reset, create, or simply take a moment when they need it.

Taking care of your mental health is part of taking care of yourself and that belongs in the school day, too.

Here’s a look inside the Zen Den and the difference a little space to breathe can make.

08/10/2026

First day back. New routines. New schedules. Maybe a little excitement… and maybe a little anxiety, too.

For students, getting back into the rhythm of school can bring a lot of feelings at once. And for parents, watching your child navigate those feelings can be just as challenging.

The good news? You don’t have to have it all figured out today.

Give yourself and your student some room to adjust. A different bedtime, a nervous morning, or needing a little extra reassurance doesn’t mean something is wrong. It means you’re getting used to something new.

And if today didn’t go exactly as planned? Tomorrow is another chance to try again.

Back to school is a transition for everyone. Be patient with yourself, check in with each other, and remember: you don’t have to navigate the adjustment alone.

Watch this month’s to hear more about back-to-school anxiety, routines, and ways to make the transition a little easier.

07/28/2026

From taking a walk to trying something creative, Self-Care Bingo from Our Minds Matter turns everyday moments into opportunities to recharge, reconnect, and do something good for your mental health.

How many squares can you check off this week?

Find more information about or download Self-Care Bingo cards at https://loom.ly/2izyyxU or visit mymindfulstart.org.

07/24/2026

Some of the best self-care starts with a blank page.

Journaling gives you the chance to slow down, process your thoughts, and notice what's really on your mind. There's no right way to do it—just write honestly and let it become part of your routine.

Need help getting started? Explore some journaling resources on Mindful Start, follow this link: https://loom.ly/4DzgomA or visit mymindfulstart.org.

07/20/2026

Self-care looks different for everyone, and sometimes it starts with simply making space to check in with yourself.

Wysa, available through Mental Health America, offers guided conversations, journaling, mindfulness exercises, and other tools to help you build a self-care routine that fits your life.

The best self-care is the kind that meets you where you are and helps you keep showing up for yourself.

Read more about or download Wysa on Mindful Start, follow this link: https://loom.ly/nkdYF58 or visit mymindfulstart.org.

07/17/2026

Self-care also means taking the time to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and the moments when worry begins to feel like more than everyday stress.

In this month's IYKYK feature, Dr. DeLiberato and Dr. Katzenstein explore what it means when worry doesn't seem to go away, how to tell the difference between everyday stress and something more persistent, and practical ways to care for your mental well-being.

Take a few minutes to watch. Sometimes the most meaningful act of self-care is simply understanding what you're feeling.

07/15/2026

Self-care isn't always taking a day off or unplugging. Sometimes it's as simple as taking a moment to ask yourself, "How am I really doing?"

Using a mood tracker can help you notice patterns, better understand your emotions, and build a habit of checking in with yourself. It's a small step that can make a meaningful difference over time.

Because taking care of your mental health starts with paying attention.

Read more about mood tracker apps on Mindful Start, follow this link: https://loom.ly/VrXd4j0.

07/01/2026

Thank you to Wendy Ryan and Tampa Bay 28 News for sharing our mission and highlighting our If You Know You Know campaign and Mindful Start digital resource.

Wendy welcomed IYKYK storytellers Titus O'Neil and Kentlee Battick to talk about their mental health journey and welcomed Evie, a local Tampa Bay resident who shared her tools for taking care of her mental health on Mindful Start.

To watch the segment, follow this link: https://loom.ly/qcNqalA

06/29/2026

Mental wellness isn't something you're born knowing—it's something you build. Explore free courses designed to help men strengthen coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and develop tools for life's ups and downs. Every step forward counts.

Find this resources at mymindfulstart.org or follow this link: https://loom.ly/Dg1s4Gg

06/22/2026

What happens when men talk openly about mental health? Connection. Understanding. Hope. Hear real stories from men who have faced challenges, found support, and learned they're not alone. Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can hear is, "You are not alone."

Find this resource on mymindfulstart.org or through this link: https://loom.ly/7RWPRh0

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