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.
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.
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.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses how your job could be affecting your mental health and when it's time to hang the hat.
When is it worth quitting 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.
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.
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.
Nike gave employees at its corporate office a full week off to “destress” in an effort to support its workers’ mental health.