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.
EXPOSING HATE: How hate crimes cause trauma
Guests Ashton P. Woods of Black Lives Matter and Concierge Therapist Sabastian Moore discuss hate crimes, racism and how it impacts mental health. Hate crimes are up by 17 percent since 2017.
Guests Ashton P. Woods of Black Lives Matter and Concierge Therapist Sabastian Moore discuss hate crimes, racism and how it impacts mental health. Hate crimes are up by 17 percent since 2017.
EXPOSING HATE: How hate crimes cause trauma
Guests Ashton P. Woods of Black Lives Matter and Concierge Therapist Sabastian Moore discuss hate crimes, racism and how it impacts mental health. Hate crimes are up by 17 percent since 2017.
Guests Ashton P. Woods of Black Lives Matter and Concierge Therapist Sabastian Moore discuss hate crimes, racism and how it impacts mental health. Hate crimes are up by 17 percent since 2017.
Be Well Be Connected is a new mental health program for Houston students
Dr. Laurel Williams of Baylor College of Medicine talks with Melissa Wilson about the new program Be Well Be Connected that will bring mental health resources to students through their schools.
Dr. Laurel Williams of Baylor College of Medicine talks with Melissa Wilson about the new program Be Well Be Connected that will bring mental health resources to students through their schools.
Connecting Houstonians with mental health services
A new online tool is available to help people in our area connect with mental health services, and it was made by a Houston native. For more information go to: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/
A new online tool is available to help people in our area connect with mental health services, and it was made by a Houston native. For more information go to: https://mentalhealthmatch.com/
Heartbroken family raising awareness about human trafficking, suicide prevention
The teen's father believes she couldn't get over being away from the trafficker who took her when she was 13-year-old.
The teen's father believes she couldn't get over being away from the trafficker who took her when she was 13-year-old.
Teenager goes missing in Downtown Houston
Joshua Andrew Martinez went missing on Wednesday, October 9 at 1:20 p.m. near 1200 Baker Street wearing blue paper scrubs.
Joshua Andrew Martinez went missing on Wednesday, October 9 at 1:20 p.m. near 1200 Baker Street wearing blue paper scrubs.
Recognizing the warning signs of suicide & how to help
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Dark Secrets: Educators play a role in mental health awareness
FOX 26 News at 9:00 p.m.
FOX 26 News at 9:00 p.m.
5 posts to avoid on social media during a divorce
Divorces are painful, and the people going through them are confused, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. You’re on a roller coaster of feelings and posting how you feel on social media about your divorce or your ex is never a good idea.
Divorces are painful, and the people going through them are confused, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed. You’re on a roller coaster of feelings and posting how you feel on social media about your divorce or your ex is never a good idea.
Your Legal Questions Answered: Mental illness treatment bills & permit parking
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' questions.