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.
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.
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.
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.
State leaders won’t commit to specifics about how much they might invest in children’s mental health
As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children for mental illness fear they’re not a priority.
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.
Forcing a smile might put you in a better mood, research suggests
The new research, led by a scientist at Stanford, may tell us “something fundamentally important” about how human emotions work.
Seeing, listening to birds can improve mental health, study finds
In addition to helping people, scientists say they are also advocating for the protection of the environment and wildlife.
Study: Pandemic may have altered personality, making young adults more neurotic, less agreeable
The research found that the pandemic made U.S. adults under 30 "moodier and more prone to stress, less cooperative and trusting, and less restrained and responsible."
Retired MLB player survives suicide attempt, rolling out 'Better Universe' to save others
Retired MLB player Drew Robinson is working to help everyone have access to mental healthcare after his own failed suicide attempt.
