Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children.
‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.
Social media addiction: Why it's a growing problem and what to do about it
A mental health expert from Menninger Clinic talks about what to do when technology and social media start to take over someone's life.
A mental health expert from Menninger Clinic talks about what to do when technology and social media start to take over someone's life.
CDC: Children, teens continue to struggle with mental health
The CDC is reporting an alarming rise in the number of children visiting the ER due to mental health concerns.
The CDC is reporting an alarming rise in the number of children visiting the ER due to mental health concerns.
Mental health-related ER visits among children, teens increase during COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC reports that from April through October of 2020, mental health-related visits to the emergency room went up 24% in kids ages 5 through 11 and 31% among ages 12 to 17 since 2019.
The CDC reports that from April through October of 2020, mental health-related visits to the emergency room went up 24% in kids ages 5 through 11 and 31% among ages 12 to 17 since 2019.
Houston-area mental health hospital gets to the root of the problem
New Horizon Hospital is using cutting edge technology to help patients dealing with mental health issues.
New Horizon Hospital is using cutting edge technology to help patients dealing with mental health issues.
6 mental health hacks the pandemic taught us
If the pandemic has you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, these mental health hacks can help you be more gentle with yourself and ease your worried mind.
If the pandemic has you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, these mental health hacks can help you be more gentle with yourself and ease your worried mind.
Focusing on children's mental health during the pandemic
The pandemic has been tough on kids, so FOX 26?s Denise Middleton looks into how parents can really make a difference.
The pandemic has been tough on kids, so FOX 26?s Denise Middleton looks into how parents can really make a difference.
How to get help with addiction fueled by pandemic conditions
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
Ways to improve your wellbeing, avoiding burnout
2020 has been a tough year on everyone with working from home, COVID-19 precautions, and other stress-related issues.
2020 has been a tough year on everyone with working from home, COVID-19 precautions, and other stress-related issues.
How to avoid burnout
FOX 26 Anchor Denise Middleton speaks with Erika Zauner about how to avoid common mental health pitfalls during COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Denise Middleton speaks with Erika Zauner about how to avoid common mental health pitfalls during COVID-19.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Doctor suggests limiting your time on social media to benefit your mental health
Lockdowns, restrictions, and fear of infection throughout the pandemic have forced many of us to spend more time at home and online.
Lockdowns, restrictions, and fear of infection throughout the pandemic have forced many of us to spend more time at home and online.
Texas A&M University making mental health a top priority for students
Texas A&M has worked to provide mental health services in many different ways, but with the help of Kognito's At Risk training they're giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real-life crisis scenarios.
Texas A&M has worked to provide mental health services in many different ways, but with the help of Kognito's At Risk training they're giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real-life crisis scenarios.
Ways moms can manage stress during pandemic, winter months
A new study shows women worldwide are doing more unpaid labor, spending 31 hours per week caring for children since the start of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study shows women worldwide are doing more unpaid labor, spending 31 hours per week caring for children since the start of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts say DNA testing could help with mental health concerns
With a simple cheek swab, the Genomind mental health map provides detailed insight into what types of mental health disorders you could be genetically predisposed or vulnerable to developing, based on your DNA.
With a simple cheek swab, the Genomind mental health map provides detailed insight into what types of mental health disorders you could be genetically predisposed or vulnerable to developing, based on your DNA.
DNA test detects possible mental health disorders
Experts are using genetic testing to determine whether one could be more vulnerable to mental health disorders.
Experts are using genetic testing to determine whether one could be more vulnerable to mental health disorders.
Medical personnel may be able to detect Alzheimer's disease through blood test
The blood test by C2N Diagnostics is available for purchase by doctors in most states, although it is not yet approved by the FDA.
The blood test by C2N Diagnostics is available for purchase by doctors in most states, although it is not yet approved by the FDA.
Local artist offering free tattoos to cover up scars one may have received from hurting themselves
Mental health needs are increasing during the COVID-19 era and one local artist is finding a unique way to help people cope.
Mental health needs are increasing during the COVID-19 era and one local artist is finding a unique way to help people cope.