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.
Volunteers are helping turn the South Dallas home into a beautiful place for young women who've endured some ugly moments in life.
Naomi Judd, gone at 76, wrote about her mental illness in recent book
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Grammy award-winning singer — the 'mom' half of The Judds singing duo — shared her struggle with depression
Stressed out: 4 in 10 women have reached their ‘breaking point,’ survey says
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
A new online poll says four in 10 women have reached what’s known as a "breaking point," or the point when life stressors become too much and cause a physical, mental or emotional breakdown.
Bullying complaints at Joshua ISD prompt protests at board meeting
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
Families filled the boardroom to show the district they’re standing together and standing up against how the district is addressing bullying issues. Joshua ISD parents frustrated and on the brink of tears described what they call ongoing bullying issues they say their children have faced at school.
Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Parent of transgender child speaks out after Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signs anti-trans bills
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Arizona has joined a growing list of Republican-controlled states looking to restrict transgender rights as they gain more visibility in culture and society, and the mother of a transgender child in Arizona is expressing her devastation over Gov. Ducey's decision to sign the anti-trans bills.
Dallas demonstrators protest ending of transgender health program at North Texas hospitals
The Dallas skyline was lit up Thursday in blue, white and pink to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans demonstrators and their allies on Thursday marked the day to protest the ending of a program designed to help minors go through transition.
The Dallas skyline was lit up Thursday in blue, white and pink to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans demonstrators and their allies on Thursday marked the day to protest the ending of a program designed to help minors go through transition.
Legal battle heats up over 'gender-affirming care' for Texas transgender children
The legal battle over the governor's directive to investigate families of certain transgender children heated up this week. Groups suing the state want to make clear that state investigators should not be able to continue investigations while their case makes its way through courts.
The legal battle over the governor's directive to investigate families of certain transgender children heated up this week. Groups suing the state want to make clear that state investigators should not be able to continue investigations while their case makes its way through courts.
Peer-to-peer support program launches for North Texas first responders
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.
Dallas City Council approves mental health leave plan for firefighters, civilian employees
The new policy passed unanimously will provide all city employees with paid time off for mental health assistance from trauma on the job. This comes days after another Dallas firefighter attempted suicide over the weekend.
The new policy passed unanimously will provide all city employees with paid time off for mental health assistance from trauma on the job. This comes days after another Dallas firefighter attempted suicide over the weekend.
Katie Meyer's parents struggle for answers after daughter's death at Stanford
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
In an emotional interview, the parents of Stanford University soccer star Katie Meyer say they are struggling to understand why their daughter died by suicide this week.
Daughter of TV judge pushing to destigmatize mental illness among minorities
Jade Mathis is a program ambassador for a research program in an effort to destigmatize the topic of mental illness among minorities. As a college undergrad, she was diagnosed with clinical depression.
Jade Mathis is a program ambassador for a research program in an effort to destigmatize the topic of mental illness among minorities. As a college undergrad, she was diagnosed with clinical depression.
Dallas Fire Association asks city council for mental health leave for firefighters
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.
Right now, the city's policy only provides mental health days for police officers. The Dallas Fire Association president says the need for this time off for firefighters is real.
‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.
Fort Worth PD: Officers fatally shot man who pointed BB gun at them
Police released portions of the 911 call the man himself made to police in which he led them to believe he had a real gun. He asked them to come because he felt possessed and might kill his parents.
Police released portions of the 911 call the man himself made to police in which he led them to believe he had a real gun. He asked them to come because he felt possessed and might kill his parents.
COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.
Children dealing with increased anxiety, depression during ongoing pandemic, doctors say
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.