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.
How money can make or break love
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
“(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.
Resources for postpartum depression Houston-area patients can turn to
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
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.
Postpartum depression is more common than you may think, and some unconventional resources are helping parents cope.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Understanding postpartum depression
FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Psychotherapist Leslee Murphy to learn more about postpartum depression as we kick off Mental Health Awareness.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Taking a break from social media helps young people?s self-esteem, new study shows
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Social media has become a major part of the daily lives of young people, but a new study shows how taking a break could help them feel better about themselves.
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health
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.
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.