Conversation turns to mental health after Allen brothers kill entire family

Six family members are dead and a note posted to social media has mental health experts weighing in with advice for parents who might not know what to do. 

Parents of virtual learners say their kids have worse mental health, less time outside, CDC survey finds

One year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools nationwide, a CDC survey released Thursday shows that remote learning has taken a toll on the mental and physical health of both parents and children. 

Girls on the Run DFW pushes through the pandemic
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Girls on the Run DFW is a local charity helping hundreds of North Texas girls not only learn about physical health but mental health. Chair Drew Slone explains how the organization is helping girls during the pandemic, how it could use your help, plus details on a virtual run next month.

People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says

An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.

‘It’s an idea whose time has come’: Spain to test out 4-day workweek

A Spanish political party’s proposal for an experimental four-day workweek was accepted by Spain’s government, which is hoping to help the country achieve a better work/life balance.

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.

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.

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.