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.
A recent recommendation from the U.S. Task Force suggests children as young as 8-years-old should be screened for anxiety.
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
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data from the CDC released a few weeks ago shows that mental health of teens has declined drastically during the pandemic.
Teen girls who visited ER with eating disorders doubled during pandemic, CDC says
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
The number of teen girls who visited U.S. emergency rooms for eating disorders doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and visits for tic disorders tripled, the CDC said.
‘Magic’ mushroom ingredient could help with depression, study finds
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
A group of researchers believes psilocybin has great potential in treating people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Filming begins at UH to spread Alzheimer's awareness to Hispanic community
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
Health experts at UH say Hispanics are 50% more likely to develop dementia or other related diseases than non-Hispanic white Americans but only account for 1% of clinical trials studying Alzheimer’s disease.
US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Houston non-profit expanding to Galveston to help break cycle of incarceration
Justice Forward started in 2006. They have one goal, breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Justice Forward started in 2006. They have one goal, breaking the cycle of incarceration.
Parent to Parent: Eating disorders impacting more young people
Eating disorders among adolescents are rising during the pandemic, and locally, there are waiting lists at many hospitals and clinics for those who need medical attention.
Eating disorders among adolescents are rising during the pandemic, and locally, there are waiting lists at many hospitals and clinics for those who need medical attention.
New program in Houston helping teens with anxiety and OCD
Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale has learned how to work through her own bouts of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, through years of therapy and is now sharing her knowledge and expertise as the Director of the McLean OCD Institute in Houston.
Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale has learned how to work through her own bouts of obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, through years of therapy and is now sharing her knowledge and expertise as the Director of the McLean OCD Institute in Houston.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Suicide of Miss USA 2019 is on the same day, 10 years apart, as a Houston teenager's
"Help is available" is the message many hope to convey today. Suicides have increased in the pandemic particularly among Black people.
"Help is available" is the message many hope to convey today. Suicides have increased in the pandemic particularly among Black people.
Fentanyl becoming leading cause of death in American adults - What's Your Point?
The number of lives lost to the drug has doubled in just two years’ time to more than 64,000 and it is now believed to be the leading cause of death in American adults aged 18 to 34.
The number of lives lost to the drug has doubled in just two years’ time to more than 64,000 and it is now believed to be the leading cause of death in American adults aged 18 to 34.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.