Father says 11-year-old son jumped from school bus to 'escape the situation'
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
The father of an 11-year-old boy who jumped out of a school bus window earlier this week says he did it to escape bullying.
Mental health experts notice new phenomenon: Anxiety about life after COVID-19
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Mental health experts are noticing a new phenomenon: anxiety about life after COVID-19. As restrictions are lifted and activities resume, normal may not feel so "normal" anymore.
Dallas ISD holding virtual mental health symposium for students
Dallas ISD is among the many school districts seeing an increase in students battling mental health issues. To help fight the problem, the district is holding a virtual mental health symposium that anyone can join.
Dallas ISD is among the many school districts seeing an increase in students battling mental health issues. To help fight the problem, the district is holding a virtual mental health symposium that anyone can join.
US suicides fell nearly 6% in 2020, defying COVID-19 pandemic expectations
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.
The number of U.S. suicides fell nearly 6% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic — the largest annual decline in at least four decades, according to preliminary government data.
Funeral held for Allen family killed in murder-suicide
Hundreds of mourners gathered to say goodbye to an Allen family killed in a murder-suicide.
Hundreds of mourners gathered to say goodbye to an Allen family killed in a murder-suicide.
Vigil held for Allen family of 6 killed in apparent murder-suicide
Allen's mayor, members of the city council and the school board joined friends and loved ones for a candlelight vigil to remember a family killed in an apparent mass murder-suicide.
Allen's mayor, members of the city council and the school board joined friends and loved ones for a candlelight vigil to remember a family killed in an apparent mass murder-suicide.
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.
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.
6 family members dead after Allen brothers carry out murder-suicide plot
Investigators in Allen believe two brothers killed four other family members and then killed themselves.
Investigators in Allen believe two brothers killed four other family members and then killed themselves.
Researchers surveyed ‘parental burnout’ across the globe and found American parents among the most exhausted
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
Researchers also found one specific cultural factor common in “Western” countries that played the largest role when determining the level of exhaustion.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas Health holds memorial service to mark one year since COVID-19 pandemic began
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
One year into the pandemic, the Texas Health Hospital System pauses for a somber observance. It is also cautioning people the danger has not passed.
Prince Harry says he stepped back from royal life because UK press was 'destroying' his mental health
Prince Harry said in a new interview that he stepped back from his life as a royal because the U.K. press was "destroying" his mental health. But vowed that he "will never walk away."
Prince Harry said in a new interview that he stepped back from his life as a royal because the U.K. press was "destroying" his mental health. But vowed that he "will never walk away."
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Fort Worth medical school investing $7M to study Alzheimer's disproportionate effect on African Americans
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is making a multimillion-dollar investment for the extension of a current study on Alzheimer’s.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is making a multimillion-dollar investment for the extension of a current study on Alzheimer’s.
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.
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.
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.
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.