Dallas family hopeful newly-approved Alzheimer’s drug will eventually lead to a cure in the future

Doctors we spoke to say there are currently medications to treat symptoms of Alzheimer’s. But this new treatment could mean hope for some to allow those with this disease to be able to continue to function on their own for longer.

Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka

Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.

Arts & Mental Health Symposium
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Dr. La?Boris Cole and Born 2 Danz is hosting "A Night Of the Arts and Mental Health Symposium: It?s Deeper Than That" Thursday, June 3 at 7pm at South Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth.

Local teens encourage talking about mental health on inaugural ‘action day’

Some North Texas teens were part of a first of its kind effort to increase mental health awareness by calling on people to take actions that can help support and improve their own mental health.

Tarrant County to begin new program for police with mental health calls

Tarrant County is considering opening up a center that's neither a hospital or a jail where people having a mental episode can get treatment rather than arrested. Instead, it’s a place where they can get the help they need and get back to living their lives.

Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest

The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.