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.
Mental health hotline ready to help with stress related to holidays, pandemic
The mental health hotline is (713) 999-9442. It is available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week. Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
The mental health hotline is (713) 999-9442. It is available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week. Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
Experts recommend talking to children about their mental health during holiday season
As families discuss what their thankful for this holiday season don't forget to talk to your loved ones about mental health. The CDC says emergency mental health visits for children and teens jumped from 24% to 31%, from April to Oct.
As families discuss what their thankful for this holiday season don't forget to talk to your loved ones about mental health. The CDC says emergency mental health visits for children and teens jumped from 24% to 31%, from April to Oct.
Mental health hotline helps with holiday and pandemic stress
Dr. Janice Beal, Program Administrator for the Covid-19 Mental Health Helpline discusses the spike in distressing calls this holiday season.
Dr. Janice Beal, Program Administrator for the Covid-19 Mental Health Helpline discusses the spike in distressing calls this holiday season.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Montgomery County tried to alleviate pandemic mental health problems with expo
According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
Montgomery County addresses COVID-19 mental health problems with Community Help Expo
If you're having a tough time emotionally during the pandemic you're not alone. According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
If you're having a tough time emotionally during the pandemic you're not alone. According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
Houston-area minister helps heroes struggling with stress and trauma
Joan Hunter Ministries of Tomball wants veterans to know that help is available right here in the Houston area.
Joan Hunter Ministries of Tomball wants veterans to know that help is available right here in the Houston area.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Non-invasive neurofeedback to treat anxiety and depression
More people are seeking help for anxiety and depression than ever before during the pandemic. Some families are turning to a non-invasive treatment, that doesn't require prescription medications, for help.
More people are seeking help for anxiety and depression than ever before during the pandemic. Some families are turning to a non-invasive treatment, that doesn't require prescription medications, for help.
Mom and author focusing on mental health in new children’s books
Like many of us, Nkem DenChukwu has had more spare time than usual during the pandemic. She has taken advantage of that by writing and publishing five children's books with a special focus on healthy minds.
Like many of us, Nkem DenChukwu has had more spare time than usual during the pandemic. She has taken advantage of that by writing and publishing five children's books with a special focus on healthy minds.
Mom and author focusing on mental health in new children's books
Like many of us, Nkem DenChukwu has had more spare time than usual during the pandemic. She has taken advantage of that by writing and publishing five children's books with a special focus on healthy minds.
Like many of us, Nkem DenChukwu has had more spare time than usual during the pandemic. She has taken advantage of that by writing and publishing five children's books with a special focus on healthy minds.
Health Department teaming up with Houston Mayor, Sheila Jackson Lee supporting mental health during pandemic
The Houston Health Department is teaming up with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to launch the new effort, supporting mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Houston Health Department is teaming up with Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to launch the new effort, supporting mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston launches mental health initiative to help Houstonians dealing with COVID-19 crisis
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge on preventing suicide
Kevin Briggs is a retired Sergeant from the California Highway Patrol. He knows what depression looks like for several reasons. He has personally battled it, and he's known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge, after talking hundreds of people off the ledge.
Kevin Briggs is a retired Sergeant from the California Highway Patrol. He knows what depression looks like for several reasons. He has personally battled it, and he's known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge, after talking hundreds of people off the ledge.