6 mental health hacks the pandemic taught us
If the pandemic has you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, these mental health hacks can help you be more gentle with yourself and ease your worried mind.
Focusing on children's mental health during the pandemic
The pandemic has been tough on kids, so FOX 26’s Denise Middleton looks into how parents can really make a difference.
How to get help with addiction fueled by pandemic conditions
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
Ways to improve your wellbeing, avoiding burnout
2020 has been a tough year on everyone with working from home, COVID-19 precautions, and other stress-related issues.
How to avoid burnout
FOX 26 Anchor Denise Middleton speaks with Erika Zauner about how to avoid common mental health pitfalls during COVID-19.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Doctor suggests limiting your time on social media to benefit your mental health
Lockdowns, restrictions, and fear of infection throughout the pandemic have forced many of us to spend more time at home and online.
Texas A&M University making mental health a top priority for students
Texas A&M has worked to provide mental health services in many different ways, but with the help of Kognito's At Risk training they're giving students the tools they need to help each other by conversing with virtual humans and acting out real-life crisis scenarios.
Ways moms can manage stress during pandemic, winter months
A new study shows women worldwide are doing more unpaid labor, spending 31 hours per week caring for children since the start of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts say DNA testing could help with mental health concerns
With a simple cheek swab, the Genomind mental health map provides detailed insight into what types of mental health disorders you could be genetically predisposed or vulnerable to developing, based on your DNA.
DNA test detects possible mental health disorders
Experts are using genetic testing to determine whether one could be more vulnerable to mental health disorders.
Medical personnel may be able to detect Alzheimer's disease through blood test
The blood test by C2N Diagnostics is available for purchase by doctors in most states, although it is not yet approved by the FDA.
Local artist offering free tattoos to cover up scars one may have received from hurting themselves
Mental health needs are increasing during the COVID-19 era and one local artist is finding a unique way to help people cope.
Mental health hotline ready to help with stress related to holidays, pandemic
The mental health hotline is (713) 999-9442. It is available from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week. Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
Experts recommend talking to children about their mental health during holiday season
As families discuss what their thankful for this holiday season don't forget to talk to your loved ones about mental health. The CDC says emergency mental health visits for children and teens jumped from 24% to 31%, from April to Oct.
Mental health hotline helps with holiday and pandemic stress
Dr. Janice Beal, Program Administrator for the Covid-19 Mental Health Helpline discusses the spike in distressing calls this holiday season.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
Montgomery County tried to alleviate pandemic mental health problems with expo
According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
Montgomery County addresses COVID-19 mental health problems with Community Help Expo
If you're having a tough time emotionally during the pandemic you're not alone. According to the CDC an elevated number of Americans are struggling with mental health and that includes an increase of people experiencing suicidal thoughts. What's being done locally to help?
Houston-area minister helps heroes struggling with stress and trauma
Joan Hunter Ministries of Tomball wants veterans to know that help is available right here in the Houston area.