Dark Secrets

More students are seeking mental health services on campus but are facing long wait lists

More college students are seeking mental health services on campus but often face long waitlists.

November 25, 2019 3:42pm CST

Pastor uses Twenty-One Pilots lyrics to fight teenage suicide

If you are at a place right now where you don't know if you can make it, Pastor Ulmer encourages you to listen to his sermon, based on Neon Gravestones the Twenty-One Pilots song.

November 7, 2019 12:44pm CST

One person CAN make a difference in a child's life

 The rate of teenagers taking their own lives has reached an all-time high. The youth suicide rate is the highest it's been since the government started collecting statistics in 1960. That's why FOX 26 is raising awareness about ways that are proven to lower the risk, through our special series "Dark Secrets, Teens in Crisis".  We're focusing on how ONE person...

September 16, 2019 7:10pm CDT

Dark Secrets: Social media and its grip

Social media helps us keep up with the latest trends, and build connectivity and a network of friends. Whether it's Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, or Twitter, teens especially are posting at all hours of the day. For some, these same social media platforms may do more harm than good. 

September 13, 2019 7:38pm CDT

Dark Secrets: The teens most at risk for suicide

Many children are at-risk of suffering from feelings that make them want to take their own life, but statistics show some kids are more vulnerable than others.

September 11, 2019 1:20pm CDT

Suicide prevention: A message of self-acceptance

Nearly two decades ago, he set a date to take his own life.

September 10, 2019 12:55pm CDT

Dark Secrets: Millions of adults across the country suffer with depressive episodes

Everyone has bad days, but for people battling depression it's more than simply feeling sad and unhappy.  

September 10, 2019 10:11am CDT

Suicide prevention: Click here for information on how to get help

If you or a loved one may be at risk of suicide, here are resources that can help.

August 19, 2019 7:22pm CDT

Overcoming the stigma of mental illness revealing Dark Secrets

The pain and devastation of losing someone to suicide can leave loved ones lost and confused. Often times those battling a mental illness are blamed for their condition. As we continue our Dark Secrets series, we take a look at why experts say there's still a stigma surrounding mental health problems.  

August 6, 2019 12:32pm CDT

Dark Secrets: Live It Out camp helps at-risk teens deal with anxiety and depression

Today's teens face a unique set of problems only they can relate to. it's why one group of teens in The Woodlands is on a mission to support their peers, to help each other grow and  succeed. 

July 23, 2019 4:10pm CDT

Dark Secrets: Alarming increase in deaths among teens by suicide

In Texas, one person dies by suicide every two hours. Yet, Texas is one of the worst states in the country when it comes to providing care for people with a mental illness. That is why FOX 26 is taking an in depth look at this growing epidemic. Denise Middleton has been working on this project for several weeks.

July 16, 2019 5:32pm CDT