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.
Parent to Parent: COVID-19 and mental health in children
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in so many ways, and it is so very concerning for our youth in this week's parent to parent we're really focusing on the mental health crisis that's plaguing them, and it's so concerning that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a rare advisory this week to highlight the problem. You may not even know it, but your child could be suffering right now. The good news is help is readily available.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in so many ways, and it is so very concerning for our youth in this week's parent to parent we're really focusing on the mental health crisis that's plaguing them, and it's so concerning that U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a rare advisory this week to highlight the problem. You may not even know it, but your child could be suffering right now. The good news is help is readily available.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
STUDY: Houston among 4 Texas cities listed 'worst' for mental health
Houston was ranked 2nd among the worst cities in the U.S. for Mental Health, right behind Dallas.
Houston was ranked 2nd among the worst cities in the U.S. for Mental Health, right behind Dallas.
'Hope for the Holidays' spreads cheer, raises awareness about teen suicide
Hope for the Holidays brings a magical holiday performance and helps others battle depression and suicide.
Hope for the Holidays brings a magical holiday performance and helps others battle depression and suicide.
Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
'Tow Away Domestic Violence' aims to eliminate the issue
Harris County Precinct 1Constable Alan Rosen, along with partners in the towing community is launching a new program for domestic violence Awareness month tow away from domestic violence will provide ready kits for any person who's facing a family or domestic violence situation.
Harris County Precinct 1Constable Alan Rosen, along with partners in the towing community is launching a new program for domestic violence Awareness month tow away from domestic violence will provide ready kits for any person who's facing a family or domestic violence situation.
Parent to parent: How to combat parental burnout and feel rejuvenated
Three words all parents have said before: ‘I am tired’ and seem to be passed their breaking points during the pandemic.
Three words all parents have said before: ‘I am tired’ and seem to be passed their breaking points during the pandemic.
YES Prep Southwest will remain closed until next Monday following school shooting
Following the school shooting at YES Prep, staff and students are being given extra time to process the traumatic event.
Following the school shooting at YES Prep, staff and students are being given extra time to process the traumatic event.
Survey: 42% of working women reported burnout related to job
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report found 1 in 3 women said they have considered downshifting their careers or leaving the workforce this year, compared to one in four who said the same a few months into the COVID-19 pandemic.
Behind the Backpacks: Exhibit to send silence packing around suicide, mental health
Approximately 1,000 college students across the U.S. take their own life every year. A Houston-area mom who lost her beloved daughter to suicide is teaming up with an organization called Active Minds to display 1,000 backpacks on the campus of Lone Star College-Montgomery.
Approximately 1,000 college students across the U.S. take their own life every year. A Houston-area mom who lost her beloved daughter to suicide is teaming up with an organization called Active Minds to display 1,000 backpacks on the campus of Lone Star College-Montgomery.
Guy Talk: Men and mental health
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
We ask our Guy Talk panel why it?s harder for men to speak up about mental health issues.
Houston ISD students struggle to manage stress, Rice research shows
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
Experts say stress levels could have negative long-term impact on children, affecting their academic achievement, employment, health and overall well-being.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2021: How to help those who are struggling
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
World Suicide Prevention Day aims to bring awareness about prevention worldwide. Here’s who to help someone who may be struggling.
Parent to parent: When does shouting at your children go too far?
A survey suggests 40% of parents say they are yelling or even screaming at their kids during the pandemic. You be the judge of whether it is right or wrong to yell, but many parents are eager to know how to cope with the underlying issue.
A survey suggests 40% of parents say they are yelling or even screaming at their kids during the pandemic. You be the judge of whether it is right or wrong to yell, but many parents are eager to know how to cope with the underlying issue.