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.
'Build a Bridge for Living': Free seminar for tools to lower anxiety and depression
The free virtual event will be presented by Menninger Clinic and it is open to the public.
The free virtual event will be presented by Menninger Clinic and it is open to the public.
Man shares his story in hopes of preventing others from attempting suicide
A local man is hoping that his story will help prevent others from attempting suicide and says he's alive thanks to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
A local man is hoping that his story will help prevent others from attempting suicide and says he's alive thanks to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Houston Methodist Hospital doing their best to fight mental health crisis
According to the CDC, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health during COVID-19. The Houston Methodist Hospital wants to do something about it.
According to the CDC, 40% of Americans are struggling with mental health during COVID-19. The Houston Methodist Hospital wants to do something about it.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Houston therapist working to erase stigma of mental illness within Asian community
What started as a social media forum on Facebook a year and a half ago, has now grown into a global mission.
What started as a social media forum on Facebook a year and a half ago, has now grown into a global mission.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.