Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
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.
Battling Pandemic Fatigue
Many people thought it would take a few weeks for the novel coronavirus to go away, but we will be wearing masks and keeping social-distance into the near year.
Postpartum depression may last 3 years after childbirth, study finds
Recommended guidelines may not screen moms long enough for postpartum depression, the NIH said.
Mesquite to offer residents free mental health services
The city of Mesquite just announced it will offer residents free mental health counseling.
Military suicides up as much as 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
Skip Bayless criticized over comments he made about Cowboys QB Dak Prescott's mental health
Sports commentator Skip Bayless is facing criticism over remarks he made about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's mental health.
Dallas ISD adds extra mental health resources for students during pandemic
Dallas ISD is dedicating extra resources to help students and their families adjust to the new school year in the midst of a pandemic.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Fighting Family Fatigue
Certified Parent Coach & Family Dynamics Expert, Demi-Austin Thomas, knows that you are fighting family fatigue after months together with your loved ones during the pandemic. In the first part of her interview with Terrance Friday she shares some activities you can do to keep family members engaged.
More Tips To Fight Family Fatigue
Demi-Austin Thomas continues her tips to fight family fatigue during the pandemic with ways for parents & caretakers to ward off exhaustion from being around the same people.
Suicides, overdoses are up amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to health experts
Health officials in Arizona say incidents of suicide and overdoses are up amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas non-profit that supports veterans expanding to help frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic
A non-profit that typically provides support to military veterans is expanding their services to help frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Learning how to cope with life changes during the pandemic
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Jennifer Weaver-Breitenbecher shares advice for people feeling anxiety about Coronavirus pandemic including how to cope with a loss of a job and isolation.
Arlington police given free access to mental health services
The Arlington Police Department wants its officers to stay healthy in body and mind. It’s offering them no-cost mental health services.
Dallas students host mental health fair to help classmates
Students at the Harmony Science Academy in Dallas are reaching out to help their classmates at a school mental health fair. It's a way for them to relieve the stress of high school life.
Survey finds men are more emotional than women at work
Results from a recent survey have found that men are more emotionally sensitive than women in work environments.
Ways to cope with 'holiday blues' this season
Signs you may be experiencing "holiday blues" include fatigue, losing interest in activities you normally enjoy, trouble making decisions or concentrating, withdrawing from friends and family, anger, irritability, and sadness.
Texas police chiefs team up to help create support network for law enforcement
The blue brother and sisterhood could become even stronger with the help of a premier national police training.
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.