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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas ranks as worst state for mental health care, says Forbes Study
A recent study conducted by Forbes Advisor has ranked Texas as the worst state for mental health care in the United States. The study highlights several concerning statistics, including the highest percentage of uninsured adults with any mental illness, and the highest percentage of youth who experience major depressive episodes but do not receive treatment.
Where to find mental healthcare services, including for the uninsured
For Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a round-up of local mental healthcare services available to those in the Houston area including resources for people who do not have health insurance or cannot afford treatment.
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking, US surgeon general says
“(Loneliness) is like hunger or thirst. It's a feeling the body sends us when something we need for survival is missing," the U.S. surgeon general said.
Postpartum depression in women: Houston-area resources available
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
