How money can make or break love
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says making more money is a transition for couples, and it doesn't have to undermine their relationship if they allow time to talk about how to handle the increase in income in the long term.

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.

Affordable mental healthcare patients can turn to even for the uninsured
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness says nearly half of people with mental health conditions go without treatment. Either because they are afraid of the stigma, or cannot afford care. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some ?smart sense? on how to find care, including for those without insurance.

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.

Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding postpartum depression
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FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Psychotherapist Leslee Murphy to learn more about postpartum depression as we kick off Mental Health Awareness.

Common mental health conditions and how to recognize them

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.

Common mental health conditions and how to recognize them
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There's a wide range of conditions that affect the way we think, feel and act. Here's how to recognize the signs.

Try these 5 steps when you are feeling stuck
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Life throws a lot of decisions at us when you're facing a tough choice, it's easy to get overwhelmed. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin sat down with a licensed professional counselor to talk what to do when we feel completely stuck.

Preventing the '7-year Itch:' simple steps couples can take
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The infamous 7-year itch is real in Marriages, but Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini is here to help couples avoid becoming a statistic and make their marriages stronger than ever.

Study: Texas is 2023's 9th most stressed state, WalletHub says

A new study released by WalletHub ranked all U.S. states in regard to how stressed they are. The state of Texas ranked 9th overall in the study.

University of Houston to decide what's next after 3 student deaths by suicide at Agnes Arnold Hall

A heartbreaking tragedy at the University of Houston after two student suicides in just about a month. Now students and staff alike are searching for answers. A University of Houston professor is also sharing her story of her father and grandfather dying by suicide.

Mental health workers shortage has created a growing healthcare crisis

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates a deficit of 10,000 mental health professionals by 2025 across the country

Ways to close the mental healthcare gap, fostering healthy workplace

Dr. Shelley Doumani-Semino, a Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Aetna and a mental health expert for CVS Health explains why there is such a gap in mental health needs and health care and why fostering a healthy workplace is important for adults.

World's happiest countries for 2023 — Here's where the US ranks

The 2023 World Happiness Report found that global acts of benevolence were found to be about 25% more common in 2022 compared to before the pandemic.