Agriculture losses impacting farmers mental health
Farmers across the United States are losing money daily as we enter year three of a mega-drought. FOX's Joy Addison is in Kempner, Texas to explain how the situation is affecting the mental health of farmers.
Farmers across the United States are losing money daily as we enter year three of a mega-drought. FOX's Joy Addison is in Kempner, Texas to explain how the situation is affecting the mental health of farmers.
University of St. Thomas offering low cost counseling services
The University of St. Thomas is offering low cost counseling services in Houston. Dr. Teri Hensley Marrow, licensed professional counselor and mental health coordinator at the university, speaks about the program.
The University of St. Thomas is offering low cost counseling services in Houston. Dr. Teri Hensley Marrow, licensed professional counselor and mental health coordinator at the university, speaks about the program.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it?s a ?disservice? to children.
Free emergency mental health care for offered for veterans
Major health benefits are now available for U.S. military veterans.
Major health benefits are now available for U.S. military veterans.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
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.
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."
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."
As murder-suicides increase, Harris County therapists call on the community to help others
The Violence Policy Center reports 11 murder-suicides to happen across the United States each week.
The Violence Policy Center reports 11 murder-suicides to happen across the United States each week.
Special ways to celebrate New Year's solo
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
How those in the medical field are managing burnout after the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers are looking into new ways to fight burnout and one possible solution is simpler than you might think.
Researchers are looking into new ways to fight burnout and one possible solution is simpler than you might think.
HPD 'PEACE' program expands
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.
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.
Houston police expand PEACE program helping officers manage stress, de-escalate emergencies
Houston police expand a pilot program designed to help Houston police manage their stress before it has a chance to affect emergency situations to include yoga.
Houston police expand a pilot program designed to help Houston police manage their stress before it has a chance to affect emergency situations to include yoga.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Binge eating disorder looks different in the brains of boys and girls, study finds
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.
The study findings may help future efforts to better understand the origins of eating disorders and how they differ between sexes, researchers said.