Understanding teen suicide, how parents can recognize the signs
FOX 26 is focusing on Mental Health this month, and tonight we are focusing on suicide specifically in teenagers since is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34 according to the CDC.
FOX 26 is focusing on Mental Health this month, and tonight we are focusing on suicide specifically in teenagers since is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34 according to the CDC.
Understanding teen suicide, what signs parents should lookout for
Kim Hess lost her daughter Cassidy when she was just 16-years-old. To make sure this tragedy does not happen to any other family in their community, the Hess family created a nonprofit called the Cassidy Joined for Hope Foundation, focusing on teen suicide?prevention in schools and the community.
Kim Hess lost her daughter Cassidy when she was just 16-years-old. To make sure this tragedy does not happen to any other family in their community, the Hess family created a nonprofit called the Cassidy Joined for Hope Foundation, focusing on teen suicide?prevention in schools and the community.
Unwind and connect: Essential summer self-care tips for families
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six tips to help you have fun with your children while rejuvenating your sense of relaxation and joy that the long summer days bring.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares six tips to help you have fun with your children while rejuvenating your sense of relaxation and joy that the long summer days bring.
Black Mental Health Expo held in southwest Houston to help end stigma
In an effort to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the Black community, the 'Black Mental Health Expo' was held to share resources with the community.
In an effort to combat the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the Black community, the 'Black Mental Health Expo' was held to share resources with the community.
Black Mental Health Expo held in Houston to help ease concerns in Black community
May is 'Mental Health Awareness' month because there can, often, be a stigma attached to seeking care. Easing those concerns in Houston's 'Black community' was the goal of a 'Black Mental Health Expo', in southwest Houston sponsored by Houston police and mental health providers.
May is 'Mental Health Awareness' month because there can, often, be a stigma attached to seeking care. Easing those concerns in Houston's 'Black community' was the goal of a 'Black Mental Health Expo', in southwest Houston sponsored by Houston police and mental health providers.
Mental health: Resources for veterans, first responders battling post-traumatic stress disorder
Veterans and first responders are at an increased risk of developing PTSD. This is because they are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events during their work.
Veterans and first responders are at an increased risk of developing PTSD. This is because they are more likely to be exposed to traumatic events during their work.
Mental health: Veterans, first responders face PTSD symptoms
It's estimated more than 3 million people are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the United States each year. First responders and veterans are the most likely to suffer from the mental health disease. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more and speaks to those who have experienced the disorder.
It's estimated more than 3 million people are diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the United States each year. First responders and veterans are the most likely to suffer from the mental health disease. FOX 26's Randy Wallace reports more and speaks to those who have experienced the disorder.
10 alternative therapies for anxiety, depression, and PTSD
Talk therapy and medications are the gold standard to treat mental health conditions, but here are ten alternative options that supplement that and advance care to a new level.
Talk therapy and medications are the gold standard to treat mental health conditions, but here are ten alternative options that supplement that and advance care to a new level.
Apps for mental health, wellness, mindfulness & building healthy habits
If you want to improve your mental health, there are apps that can help you build healthy habits and even talk to a professional right from your smartphone.
If you want to improve your mental health, there are apps that can help you build healthy habits and even talk to a professional right from your smartphone.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing well-being in the workplace
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace. Recent surveys suggest 76 percent of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition. FOX 26's Denise Middleton tells us how companies are investing in more ways to create a supportive work environment for their employees.
Prioritizing mental health in the workplace, tips for work-life balance
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
Mental health affects every part of our lives and it's becoming an important topic in the workplace, which is why many companies are prioritizing employees mental well-being.
TikTok challenges severely hurting children, mental health experts say
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
Mental health experts are saying the challenges on TikTok are severely hurting children. The platform is showing more and more dangerous challenges that are unsafe for preteens and teenagers.
New concerning mental health data relating to American teenagers
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 57% of teenage girls in 2021 reported persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness. In addition, 29% of high school-aged boys reported feeling this way.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Teen mental health challenges due to social media
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis. Even more alarming is that many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it. FOX 26's Damali Keith spoke with a psychologist from the Texas Children's Hospital and went to the Texas Medical Center where the issue is getting some serious attention.
Heather Armstrong, mommy blogger known as Dooce, dies at 47
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Armstrong’s boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, told The Associated Press that he found her Tuesday night at their Salt Lake City home.
Teen's in mental health crisis turning to TikTok, social media instead of parents
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis and even more alarming is many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it.
A growing number of teenagers are suffering from some sort of mental health crisis and even more alarming is many aren't getting the help they need and some are turning to social media instead of talking with their parents about it.
Seasonal allergies affecting mental health
FOX News Reporter Christine Russo has more on how your mental health is affected by seasonal allergies.
FOX News Reporter Christine Russo has more on how your mental health is affected by seasonal allergies.
Why more Americans are going to therapy
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
It seems like more people in today?s society need therapy. We ask our FOX Medical Team Doctor about the growing demand.
Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces with nonprofits for Black men to seek therapy
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.
Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces for Black men to seek therapy
Femi Olukoya is a licensed psychotherapist at Sandcastle Pysch, who joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and was shipped to Iraq immediately. For that reason, he helps to create safe spaces for men to gather, talk, and deal with the emotions they may never share with others. Watch the full conversation with our Sherman Desselle.
Femi Olukoya is a licensed psychotherapist at Sandcastle Pysch, who joined the U.S. Navy at 17 and was shipped to Iraq immediately. For that reason, he helps to create safe spaces for men to gather, talk, and deal with the emotions they may never share with others. Watch the full conversation with our Sherman Desselle.