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.
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."
Coping During The Holidays
Olivia Hopkins is the Director of Clinical Services at Texas Health’s Behavioral Health Hospital in Dallas. She shares some tips to help your mental health during the stressful holiday season.
Coping During The Holidays
Olivia Hopkins is the Director of Clinical Services at Texas Health’s Behavioral Health Hospital in Dallas. She shares some tips to help your mental health during the stressful holiday season.
Construction begins on new state psychiatric hospital in Dallas
The state of Texas is set to break ground Monday on its newest psychiatric hospital in Dallas. Adults and children will be able to find help there.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson opens up about mental health: ‘You gotta ask for help’
"As guys, we have a tendency to not ask for help. Ego gets in the way, and we start stuffing things deep down in our guts, which is not a good thing," Johnson said.
Utah man jumps into icy river to save woman attempting suicide
“I told her ‘I don’t know who you are, but I’m here and I love you, and I’m going to help you,’” Dane Entze said.
Sen. Cornyn hosts fentanyl discussion in Dallas with families of victims
North Texas families of fentanyl overdose victims shared their heartbreaking stories of the dangers of the drug. They took part in a discussion Monday with Sen. John Cornyn in North Texas about just how troubling this trend has become.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Tigers' Austin Meadows reveals mental health struggles, encourages others 'to reach out'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows revealed on Friday he has been dealing with mental health issues along with physical ailments and will not play again this season.
Mother sues Facebook, claiming harm to addicted teenage daughter
Cecelia Tesch says her 13-year-old daughter suffers from an eating disorder, depression and other mental health problems after six years of using Facebook.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Texas Operation Lone Star taking mental toll on service members, top generals say
Complaints about poor living conditions for Operation Lone Star got the attention of state lawmakers. They heard on Wednesday what's being done about it.
First state psychiatric hospital to be built in Dallas County
At the southwest corner of Harry Hines and Medical District is where the new psychiatric state hospital is going to be built in Dallas County. It was approved last legislative session, but the facility will serve six counties in North Texas. Some say its 200 beds aren't enough.
988 hotline to simplify access to emotional distress and suicidal crisis resources
Beginning Saturday July 16th, "988" will be a new number available to callers in the United States who are experiencing suicidal crises or emotional distress. Folks in need of care will be able to call, text or chat the simplified number and get access to trained counselors who are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network.
The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues
The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.
Dallas County’s mental health transfer waitlist costing taxpayers $13 million, commissioner says
Commissioner Price says it’s costing the county $13 million to take care of 400 people who should be at a state hospital, but they aren't because there are no available beds. He wants Dallas lawmakers in Austin to put pressure on the state to find a way and a place to house its inmates who shouldn't still be here.
Kids who play team sports are less likely to have mental health issues, study suggests
“The results of this study, coupled with previous research findings, suggest that participation in organized team sport may be a useful medium through which to promote child and adolescent mental health,” the researcher said.
Mental Health Tips For Teens
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and therapist Jennifer Weaver-Breitenbecher talks about what you need to know to help your teen with their mental health especially over the summer.
Having more than 1 child can harm your mental health, study says
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.