Trending 'Senior Assassin' TikTok game 'could get someone hurt or killed', police say
A trending TikTok game with virtually no rules is going to get someone killed or arrested, police warned.
81% of millennials say they can't afford a midlife crisis
Are millennials a generation in crisis? A majority said that type of crisis is a luxury they can’t afford.
More parents are feeling lonely, burned out, new survey says
More than half of parents who participated in the survey said they felt isolated and lonely and burned out due to their responsibilities as a parent.
Homeless man who terrorized south Austin neighborhood for months gets help
A homeless man who has terrorized a neighborhood in South Austin for years is finally getting help. Meredith Aldis has the details.
Study: Anxiety tops mental health concerns for employees
In a recent study, it was discovered that almost 25% of individuals who sought mental health treatment through their employers within the last year identified anxiety as their foremost concern.
Teens turning to TikTok to self-diagnose mental health issues
Young people are turning to social media to research mental health conditions and are self-diagnosing themselves at an increasing rate, a new study found. Here’s what to know.
Study suggests mental health issues in teen boys often go undetected
A recent pediatrics study revealed a sharp decline in antidepressant prescriptions for young men since March 2020, suggesting their mental health issues might be underreported or overlooked.
Mental toll of the Baltimore bridge collapse
The bridge’s collapse has taken an economic toll that will be felt worldwide, but also an emotional toll that is still being realized.
Central Texans advocate for FAA reform as Congress debates reauthorization bill
Advocates and lawmakers are pushing for the FAA to reform how it handles pilots' mental health and other medical conditions, especially for veterans.
Single LSD dose provides lasting relief from anxiety, researchers find
MM120, an LSD formulation designed to treat generalized anxiety disorder, was recently granted a breakthrough therapy designation by the FDA.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Georgetown police launch mental health crisis team
Georgetown police have created a new team to address the volume of mental health calls to 911 that they receive.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Pilots, lawmakers want FAA to reform how it handles mental health
A local commercial pilot said he can no longer fly, as of now, because of how the FAA is addressing veterans and mental health. He said his story highlights a much broader dilemma.
These simple activities are as effective as therapy for depression, study finds
According to the study authors, walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, aerobic exercises and strength training were extremely effective at treating depression.
Lil Jon drops meditation album: Here's what inspired him
Lil Jon describes his meditation album as "10 guided meditations to relieve anxiety, boost focus, and find peace."
Married people are more happy than those who aren't, study says
Adults who are married are happier than those who aren't, according to a new Gallup Poll.
Are psychedelics the future of treating veteran mental health?
Can psychedelics help treat veteran mental health issues? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Mitch Fuller with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars to learn more.
Officer replaces therapy pig for young boy after tragic animal attack
A Kansas police officer stepped in to replace a therapy pig for a young boy after the original one was attacked by another animal.
Kids who consume energy drinks are more prone to mental health disorders, study finds
Energy drinks could pose a risk to young brains, according to new research.