Tampa Bay Thrives is a coalition of community leaders committed to improving mental health and substance abuse issues in our region. Our goal is to strengthen behavioral health outcomes by mobilizing communities, improving early intervention, and guiding access to professionals.
In June and July of 2024, Tampa Bay Thrives and Downs & St. Germain came together to conduct their third annual study on the community’s perceptions, practices, and experiences related to mental health. The online survey was distributed throughout Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sarasota counties, yielding 955 responses. Results are weighted by gender, age, and race to be representative of the population. Year-over-year differences may partially be due to the change in the survey population since the 2023 survey did not include Manatee and Sarasota counties.
7 in 10 Tampa Bay residents experienced at least 1 poor mental health day during the past month.
1 out of 3 Tampa Bay residents are uncomfortable discussing mental health with their children.
Tampa Bay Area businesses lost 735,761 workdays per month or 8.8 million total workdays due to poor mental health in 2024.
33% of residents rely on recommendations from friends and family when finding their mental health professional.
Discover conversations surrounding mental health collaborations in the Tampa Bay community.
By spearheading the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of survey data obtained from the Tampa Bay community, we are at the forefront of mental health research, providing a foundation for evidence-based policies and practices.
By providing financial support, you are directly contributing to our ability to provide life-saving counseling services to the Tampa Bay Community.
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