Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
These are the happiest cities in America, according to a new study
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness.
Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.
Experts discuss Mental Health Stigma and Solutions ahead of upcoming IAPAC Gala
Anchor Rashi Vats speaks with experts about the Mental Health Crisis in America.
Anchor Rashi Vats speaks with experts about the Mental Health Crisis in America.
Do you have nightmares about your job? New study reveals why
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
A recent survey of 1,750 U.S. workers revealed that 64% have experienced nightmares about their jobs.
Saying 'thanks' can improve your health – and may even lengthen your life
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Practicing gratitude is known to have a significant impact on our brains, bodies and overall well-being – and a new study found it may even help lengthen lives.
Loneliness linked to increased risk of dementia, cognitive decline: study
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study shows loneliness increases the risk for dementia and cognitive impairment.
Your candidate lost? Here’s how to cope with post-election stress
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
With emotions running high, here are expert-backed tips to help you cope if the election results aren’t what you hoped, including managing stress, finding support, and staying grounded.
5 tips to ease Election Day anxiety
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Anxious much? A Kaiser psychologist offers some Election Day tips on how to relieve some of that Election Day tension.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Problem gambling grows along with revenue, study finds
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
With online gambling expanding across the U.S., new research reveals increasing gambling problems, sparking concerns for financial and mental health impacts.
Election stress disorder is real. Here's how to cope with 3 weeks to go
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
With less than three weeks until Election Day, the Kamala Harris-Donald Trump news blitz can be a lot to handle. Here’s how experts say you can counter election anxiety.
15M Americans diagnosed with ADHD: CDC
More than 15 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to a new CDC report. Half of the diagnoses didn't happen until adulthood. Dr. Mike Cirigliano with FOX Medical Team shares big takeaways from the report.
More than 15 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to a new CDC report. Half of the diagnoses didn't happen until adulthood. Dr. Mike Cirigliano with FOX Medical Team shares big takeaways from the report.
The Woodlands mom urges parents to recognize signs of teen suicide
As we wrap up suicide awareness month today, it's important to make sure that the teenagers in our lives are "really" okay. More than 5,200 teens attempt to take their life every single day. A family in The Woodlands lost their beloved daughter to suicide last month. Her brave mom is now speaking out, offering five important words of advice about helping prevent sorrowful suicide.
As we wrap up suicide awareness month today, it's important to make sure that the teenagers in our lives are "really" okay. More than 5,200 teens attempt to take their life every single day. A family in The Woodlands lost their beloved daughter to suicide last month. Her brave mom is now speaking out, offering five important words of advice about helping prevent sorrowful suicide.
After losing parents, Texas woman offers guidance to help others cope with grief
A woman from north Texas is sharing her story of grief to try to help others. Theo Boyd went through the unimaginable five years ago. Her dad accidentally ran over her mother on a tractor on their farm in Waxahachie and killed her, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.
A woman from north Texas is sharing her story of grief to try to help others. Theo Boyd went through the unimaginable five years ago. Her dad accidentally ran over her mother on a tractor on their farm in Waxahachie and killed her, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
National Grief Awareness Day: Dealing with loss
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day and Dr. Asim Shah, a psychiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine, joined FOX 26 Morning Show to share ways to deal with and grieve a loss in a healthy way.
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day and Dr. Asim Shah, a psychiatrist with Baylor College of Medicine, joined FOX 26 Morning Show to share ways to deal with and grieve a loss in a healthy way.
Compassion fatigue: What is it, do you have it?
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sorkin explains how caring too much and being compassionate can be harmful to your mental health.
Psychotherapist Stephanie Sorkin explains how caring too much and being compassionate can be harmful to your mental health.
Sadness, hopelessness in teens may be improving, CDC finds
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
New data released Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted improvements in mental health among some U.S. teens.
Why it's okay to be 'lazy', according to doctor
A new survey says Americans may finnally understand being lazy isn't so bad! Dr. Sue Varma, an author and psychiatrist, has some insight into why doing nothing can be a good thing.
A new survey says Americans may finnally understand being lazy isn't so bad! Dr. Sue Varma, an author and psychiatrist, has some insight into why doing nothing can be a good thing.