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.
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies
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.
'Remember the Titans' star Ethan Suplee shows off muscles after drastic weight loss transformation
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
Actor Ethan Suplee lost more than 200 pounds and changed his complicated relationship with food.
High levels of BPA found in athletic shorts, leggings, consumer group says
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
BPA is considered an endocrine disruptive chemical, which can cause adverse health effects by interfering with your own normal hormone systems.
Fourth person dies from bacteria linked to recalled eye drops, CDC says
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
As of May 15, 81 patients across 18 states have become infected with the drug-resistant bacteria.
Hank Green, YouTube star and author, shares cancer diagnosis
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
The YouTube star and best-selling author said he feels fine now, but he knows that will change when he starts chemotherapy.
Dermatologists discover world’s smallest skin cancer
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Dermatologists say a tiny spot was discovered on a patient's cheek measuring just 0.65 millimeters or 0.025 inches.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
LANAP treatment for gum disease
Dr. Meghina Dassani talks about the importance of treating gum disease and the LANAP treatment option.
Dr. Meghina Dassani talks about the importance of treating gum disease and the LANAP treatment option.
Houston-area woman explains the importance of listening to your body
It is important to listen to your body when something just doesn't feel right. A local woman who had a health scare says listening to her body saved her life.
It is important to listen to your body when something just doesn't feel right. A local woman who had a health scare says listening to her body saved her life.
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.
Will abortion pills remain on the market?
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
Another high-stakes abortion battle went before a powerful court Wednesday. The issue is whether a popular abortion pill can remain on the market after challenges to its FDA approval. However, a bigger battle could be coming at the Supreme Court.
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.
Houston miracle baby survives extreme premature birth, born at 23 weeks
It was a Mother's Day to truly cherish for a young mom in The Woodlands. Her beloved daughter survives one challenge after another after being born weighing only one pound, four ounces. Now, the parents are enjoying every moment with this miracle baby.
It was a Mother's Day to truly cherish for a young mom in The Woodlands. Her beloved daughter survives one challenge after another after being born weighing only one pound, four ounces. Now, the parents are enjoying every moment with this miracle baby.