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.

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.

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
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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.

Fort Worth police union offering free, discreet counseling for officers struggling with mental health

The union that represents Fort Worth police officers took a significant step toward supporting their mental health. And just weeks into the program, one officer is highlighting how it’s helping him.

Here’s why doctors across the US are prescribing a day in nature for good health

On an intuitive level, connecting with nature makes sense. Humans evolved in an open, natural environment and removing us from this environment could have a negative effect on our health. But what does the research say?

Eden's Place: Foster home for girls set to open in South Dallas

Volunteers are helping turn the South Dallas home into a beautiful place for young women who've endured some ugly moments in life.