Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline

The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.

Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."

Special ways to celebrate New Year's solo
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One of the reasons we don?t want to be alone is that we don?t understand how healing and enjoying an evening alone can be. If you are going to be alone this New Year?s Eve, begin now to make it special.

6 Best Couple Resolutions for 2023

Like individuals, couples can use New Year’s Eve to celebrate their relationship and work towards becoming a better partners by putting your past behind you and recommitting your focus on goals for the future.

6 Best Couple Resolutions for 2023
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Like individuals, couples can use New Year?s Eve to celebrate their relationship and work towards becoming a better partners by putting your past behind you and recommitting your focus on goals for the future.

HPD 'PEACE' program expands
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The 'PEACE' program was born out of a nationwide movement to 'reform' police departments and the people behind HPD's 'PEACE' program can be improved by putting officers in the best frame of mind to protect and serve. FOX 26's Tom Zizka reports more on the program's expansion.

TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says

The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.

Suicide prevention resources in the wake of Stephen 'tWitch' Boss death

In light of Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’s death, there are a number of resources available for those who might also be contemplating suicide. According to the latest data from the CDC, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.

How to respond when someone is in crisis
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In the wake of the shocking death of Stephen "tWitch" Boss, FOX 26's Natalie Hee speaks with a psychiatrist on mental health resources, suicide prevention, and other signs to look out for when someone might be in a crisis.

Retail Therapy: Holiday Season Shopping do's and don'ts with Psychotherapist Mary Jo
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It's not the most wonderful time of year for everyone; in fact, some people need to be put in check as they're shopping for family and friends so we bring in Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini to share some retail therapy to make the shopping go as smoothly.

Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD provides students pet therapy ahead of exams

Travis High School in Fort Bend ISD does its part for student mental health by welcoming furry friends to campus to help students destress in the face of semester exams.

Study finds spike in children going to ER with suicidal thoughts — even before pandemic

Before COVID-19 wreaked havoc on mental health, there was already a surge of youth visits to emergency departments for suicidal thoughts between 2016 and 2019, the study says.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life

When watching or reading the news, it’s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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When watching or reading the news, it?s hard to not feel overwhelmed with the strife, catastrophic situations, and incredible new things happening in almost every direction of life.

Rise and appreciate the small moments in life
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares tips on things people can do to appreciate the little moments in life.