American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?
A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.
Protect your mental health while using dating apps
It’s estimated 300 million people are on dating apps and believe it or not, users face three times the amount of stress than those who aren’t looking for love.
How to use dating apps without sacrificing your mental health
It’s estimated 300 million people are on dating apps and believe it or not, users face three times the amount of stress than those whoa aren’t looking for love. Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares more on the impacts these apps have on mental health.
4 despicably dirty daters, how to avoid them
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares four suggestions about how to avoid experiencing the four different types of despicable daters.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo says firing consumed him: 'I was gonna kill everybody, including myself'
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo opened up about how grim his outlook was following his 2021 ousting from the network.
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital, cites clinical depression
U.S. Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Wednesday night to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his office.
US teen girls experiencing record-high levels of sadness, violence, and suicide risk, CDC says
Overall, girls fared worse than boys across nearly all measures, while the CDC report noted “ongoing and extreme distress” among LGBQ+ teens.
Judge Hidalgo delivers new funding for inmate mental health care
An expanded effort is underway to reduce overcrowding at the Harris County Jail to move "mentally-ill" patients out of the criminal justice limbo.
Agriculture losses impacting farmers mental health
Farmers across the United States are losing money daily as we enter year three of a mega-drought. FOX's Joy Addison is in Kempner, Texas to explain how the situation is affecting the mental health of farmers.
University of St. Thomas offering low cost counseling services
The University of St. Thomas is offering low cost counseling services in Houston. Dr. Teri Hensley Marrow, licensed professional counselor and mental health coordinator at the university, speaks about the program.
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says
Many social media giants including Meta and Twitter currently allow 13-year-olds to join their platforms. Users found to be under the age of 13 would be in violation of the rules. However, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says it’s a “disservice” to children.
Free emergency mental health care for offered for veterans
Major health benefits are now available for U.S. military veterans.
US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility
Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.
Calls, texts and chats pouring into new 988 mental health helpline
The 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched — with over 2 million calls, texts and chat messages pouring in.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
As murder-suicides increase, Harris County therapists call on the community to help others
The Violence Policy Center reports 11 murder-suicides to happen across the United States each week.
Special ways to celebrate New Year's solo
One of the reasons we don’t want to be alone is that we don’t understand how healing and enjoying an evening alone can be. If you are going to be alone this New Year’s Eve, begin now to make it special.
6 Best Couple Resolutions for 2023
Like individuals, couples can use New Year’s Eve to celebrate their relationship and work towards becoming a better partners by putting your past behind you and recommitting your focus on goals for the future.
6 Best Couple Resolutions for 2023
Like individuals, couples can use New Year’s Eve to celebrate their relationship and work towards becoming a better partners by putting your past behind you and recommitting your focus on goals for the future.
How those in the medical field are managing burnout after the COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers are looking into new ways to fight burnout and one possible solution is simpler than you might think.