'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.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Doctor offers mental health support & advice to burned-out health workers
Dr. Charity is especially concerned about burn-out during the pandemic, because many medical workers are spending more time than usual at hospitals, are physically uncomfortable from all of the protective gear they're wearing, and mentally drained from difficulties during the pandemic.
Dr. Charity is especially concerned about burn-out during the pandemic, because many medical workers are spending more time than usual at hospitals, are physically uncomfortable from all of the protective gear they're wearing, and mentally drained from difficulties during the pandemic.
To Write Love on Her Arms- Resources for mental health
Chad Moses from the organization To Write Love on Her Arms talks with Sally MacDonald about resources that are available for people battling depressions, addiction or self-harm issues.
Chad Moses from the organization To Write Love on Her Arms talks with Sally MacDonald about resources that are available for people battling depressions, addiction or self-harm issues.
Crisis Text Line needs volunteers.
Bob Filbin of crisistextline.org talks with Lina DeFlorias about new trends since the coronavirus outbreak and the need for volunteers for this nationwide crisis text line.
Bob Filbin of crisistextline.org talks with Lina DeFlorias about new trends since the coronavirus outbreak and the need for volunteers for this nationwide crisis text line.
Father and daughter host podcast about mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and local father-daughter duo have launched a new podcast to address something that's often difficult for families to talk about. The podcast is called Leaving the Valley: What You Should Know about Suicide.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and local father-daughter duo have launched a new podcast to address something that's often difficult for families to talk about. The podcast is called Leaving the Valley: What You Should Know about Suicide.
Lower anxiety by connecting more with family and friends
While focusing on your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctor says that it is important to remember to connect with friends and family, even if it’s online.
While focusing on your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctor says that it is important to remember to connect with friends and family, even if it’s online.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An expert discusses ways you can take care of your mental health right now.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An expert discusses ways you can take care of your mental health right now.
Free film can help your family deal with stress and anxiety
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
Since this is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, The Hackett Center for Mental Health and the organization Okay to Say is rolling out a new tool that is meant to help parents reach out to their children to spark an important conversation.
COVID-19 outbreak can cause harm to recovering addicts
The stress of the country’s current state could be particularly harmful to a recovering addict.
The stress of the country’s current state could be particularly harmful to a recovering addict.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing the "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Signs you may be experiencing the "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.