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Mental Health

NFL: Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca hallucinogen didn't violate league's drug policy

NFL: Aaron Rodgers' use of ayahuasca hallucinogen didn't violate league's drug policy

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ use of the hallucinogenic drink ayahuasca during an offseason retreat isn’t considered a violation of the NFL’s drug policy.

4 days ago
Former NFL player Joe Barksdale diagnosed with adult autism

Former NFL player Joe Barksdale diagnosed with adult autism

Former NFL player Joe Barksdale says he could never really figure himself out until he watched a movie portraying a professional with autism. He and his wife had that "aha moment" that maybe he did, too.

6 days ago
Texas ranked among nation's healthiest sleepers, according to study

Texas ranked among nation's healthiest sleepers, according to study

If you're reading this article, then take it as a sign to make time for a nap.

August 6
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter

Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter

Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.

August 2
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users

Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users

The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.

July 26
Houston nonprofit offering free PTSD counseling services for veterans

Houston nonprofit offering free PTSD counseling services for veterans

Family Houston, according to its website, has been serving residents since the early 1900s and is currently offering free counseling services for veterans and their family members suffering from PTSD

July 17
Health expert breaks down evolution of PTSD, how it not only applies to military
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Health expert breaks down evolution of PTSD, how it not only applies to military

Sao Lorn, a mental health counselor with Family Houston, sat down with FOX 26 Digital Journalist Ahmed Sharma, to explain how severe Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is and how the organization he works for is offering free counseling services to veterans and their families suffering from PTSD.

July 17
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds

988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds

Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.

July 14
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds

People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds

A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.

June 29
Loved ones hope to save others after Houston woman killed in domestic violence murder
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Loved ones hope to save others after Houston woman killed in domestic violence murder

Relatives of a woman who was shot and killed want abuse victims to "recognize the signs and get help" before domestic violence escalates to murder.

June 8
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests

“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.

June 3
Northwest Assistance Ministries to hold free mental health awareness classes for Harris Co. residents

Northwest Assistance Ministries to hold free mental health awareness classes for Harris Co. residents

"One step towards mental health can simply be talking with someone who is trained to listen without judgment," says NAM Director of Behavioral Health, Candace Runaas.

May 22
Boxing gym ‘knocking out stigma’ to create more mental health awareness
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Boxing gym ‘knocking out stigma’ to create more mental health awareness

A local group is giving back while getting in shape all to raise awareness about mental health and its stereotypes. How they're helping others in the process.

May 21
Parent to Parent: Recommendation says children as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety

Parent to Parent: Recommendation says children as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety

A recent recommendation from the U.S. Task Force suggests children as young as 8-years-old should be screened for anxiety.

May 4
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book

Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book

Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression

May 1
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says

Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says

A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.

April 29
New study suggest excessive cell phone use could increase risk of Alzheimer’s
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New study suggest excessive cell phone use could increase risk of Alzheimer’s

Researchers say constant exposure to network radiation can have a strong "magnetic and electric impact" on the body, which then could trigger a reaction in the brain that scientists say is a clear sign of Alzheimer's.

April 28
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities

Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities

Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.

April 24
The connection between inflation and mental health
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The connection between inflation and mental health

Inflation including rising consumer prices are taking a toll on our wallets. The current economy also has some Americans struggling with their mental well-being.

April 21
Parent to Parent: Recognizing stress in children and what to do when you see it

Parent to Parent: Recognizing stress in children and what to do when you see it

Data from the CDC released a few weeks ago shows that mental health of teens has declined drastically during the pandemic.

April 14
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