Mental health breaks should be a priority during the work day, say experts
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
It may seem a surprise, but even a 5-minute break at work can be beneficial. Here's how.
1 year later, how is 988 mental health crisis hotline doing? Here's what you should know
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
It has been a year since a national three-digit number was launched for people in a mental health crisis, and officials say the service has helped many in its first year. Here's what you should know about 988, and how it's doing so far.
Houston named among top 15 most stressed cities in America, study says
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
To help come up with their list, the study looked at data ranging from average weekly work hours to unemployment, as well as divorce and suicide rates.
The silent killer: depression
Depression can be hard to handle and can go undiagnosed for a long time. Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic Dr. Bob Boland talks to us more about the signs to look out for and how depression affects Americans.
Depression can be hard to handle and can go undiagnosed for a long time. Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic Dr. Bob Boland talks to us more about the signs to look out for and how depression affects Americans.
Exosome Therapy: What is it? What experts have to say about it
Exosome therapy has proven to be a great resource for people facing age-related diseases. Experts join the factor to talk about why there has been so much success.
Exosome therapy has proven to be a great resource for people facing age-related diseases. Experts join the factor to talk about why there has been so much success.
Men's health beyond medical needs, experts say
There's no secret that it's hard for men to say when something is wrong with them that stress can build up to much bigger problems. Joining the factor to talk more about this is the University of Houston's director of population health collaboratories.
There's no secret that it's hard for men to say when something is wrong with them that stress can build up to much bigger problems. Joining the factor to talk more about this is the University of Houston's director of population health collaboratories.
Suicides and homicides among young people spiked early in pandemic, study says
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Experts cited several potential reasons for the increases in suicides and homicides, including higher rates of depression, limited availability of mental health services, and the number of guns in homes.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Remember you are not alone
FOX 26 is continuing our month-long 'Let's Talk Mental Health Campaign' with stories and numerous other stories to remind you that you are not alone.
FOX 26 is continuing our month-long 'Let's Talk Mental Health Campaign' with stories and numerous other stories to remind you that you are not alone.
Depression in seniors: Signs, how to get help and ways to stay healthy
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression in seniors: Signs, how to get help and ways to stay healthy
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
Depression is a mental health problem that's become more common among teenagers and young adults. Some studies also suggest you're likely to experience it as you get older.
How to avoid a mental health crisis with the declining number of experts
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline. The federal government notes a shortage in 98% of counties in Texas.
As levels of anxiety and depression rise, the number of mental health professionals continues to decline. The federal government notes a shortage in 98% of counties in Texas.
Houston nonprofit closing doors, creates opportunity for another
We know more people are suffering mental health crises post the COVID-19 pandemic and more organizations designed to help are struggling due to decreasing donations. However, one nonprofit closing its doors is a major window of opportunity opening for another.
We know more people are suffering mental health crises post the COVID-19 pandemic and more organizations designed to help are struggling due to decreasing donations. However, one nonprofit closing its doors is a major window of opportunity opening for another.
Ways to reduce stress & declutter your mind
Stress can show up in our lives in many different ways, including stress that permeates familial, work, and romantic relationships.
Stress can show up in our lives in many different ways, including stress that permeates familial, work, and romantic relationships.
Mental health: People with mental health issue often misdiagnosed with cardiovascular issue
Did you know that mental health is often misdiagnosed as a cardiovascular issue? Local cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says its common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety, to get misread as having a primary heart issue, mainly because the symptoms are so similar.
Did you know that mental health is often misdiagnosed as a cardiovascular issue? Local cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says its common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety, to get misread as having a primary heart issue, mainly because the symptoms are so similar.
How mental health is often misdiagnosed as a cardiovascular issue
Houston cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says it is common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety. Symptoms can be misread as having a primary heart issue.
Houston cardiologist Dr. George Adesina says it is common among patients who have a mental health condition, especially anxiety. Symptoms can be misread as having a primary heart issue.
The link between mental health and eating disorders
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders every day. One woman tells us she was 17 years old when she was diagnosed with bulimia and battled it for more than a decade.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association, 30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders every day. One woman tells us she was 17 years old when she was diagnosed with bulimia and battled it for more than a decade.
The link between Mental Health and Eating Disorders
Talking about the latest diet and workout trends is a pretty common conversation to have with our peers, but for some people, those discussions can be triggering.
Talking about the latest diet and workout trends is a pretty common conversation to have with our peers, but for some people, those discussions can be triggering.
Mental health: 30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders
30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders every day according to the National Eating Disorders Association FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke to a woman who's opening up about the struggle she had with bulimia for more than a decade.
30 million Americans struggle with eating disorders every day according to the National Eating Disorders Association FOX 26's Natalie Hee spoke to a woman who's opening up about the struggle she had with bulimia for more than a decade.
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide
Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide