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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parent to parent: When does shouting at your children go too far?
Is it a bad thing to yell at your children too much? According to a recent survey, raising their voices at children has gone up, especially for parents of younger children.
Should you quit your job for your mental health?
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how your job could be affecting your mental health and when it's time to hang the hat.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
'Do not work': Nike gives HQ office workers a full week off to 'destress'
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.
Pilot program seeks to improve police officer wellness in Houston
The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police was one of several incidents that prompted nationwide calls for police reform. In Houston, a pilot program is making those changes in an unexpected way.
'Sunday Scaries' felt by more than half of American workers: Survey
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
Former athletes, sports psychologist pushing for change amid Simone Biles' unexpected withdrawal from Olympics
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile’s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
'OK not to be OK': Mental health takes top role at Tokyo Olympics
Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of Tokyo Olympics gymnastics competitions, highlighting an ongoing discussion in sports.
Avoiding the stigma of mental health, resources are available if you need help
If you or your loved one are experiencing any type of mental health issues, there are resources available for you.
Houstonians speaking out to support those suffering a mental health crisis
Mental health help is available if you're feeling the stress of the pandemic or emotional tension for any reason.