Palm Harbor parents call for empathy, kindness after daughter dies by suicide days before start of senior year
McKenna Brown, 16, was a star athlete with a bright future, but just days before the start of her senior year at East Lake High School she took her own life. Her parents are now sounding the alarm on the needs surrounding teenage mental health.
Election seasons are stressful; here are ways to cope
With midterms well underway and the next presidential election right around the corner, here are some tips on how to stay sane through election season.
Stress and the brain: Study finds certain types of stress can benefit your mind
The lead author of the study says low to moderate stress levels are connected to lower mental health problems and improved brain functioning.
Austin cookie company raising $1 million to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth
Wunderkeks says its goal to raise money isn't about expanding its business but to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA youth with the help of its signature pink boxes.
Uvalde CISD to receive $1.25M state grant for trauma counseling
The grant will fund counseling, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and community outreach efforts, as well as establish a district-wide trauma-informed counseling program for Uvalde CISD.
Shawn Mendes cancels tour to focus on mental health: 'Much needed time off'
Mendes had previously postponed the Wonder World Tour to focus on his mental health.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
Austin summer camp helps children dealing with the loss of a loved one
Just like any other summer camp, the campers love everything they get to do at Camp Red Bird, but this camp is not just any summer camp. Camp Red Bird is for kids going through loss.
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.
988 mental crisis hotline launches July 16, but most call centers aren’t ready, survey finds
Mental health experts are hoping that the three-digit number will deliver a breakthrough in helping people in crisis.
988 -- Three-digit Suicide Lifeline starts working in US this weekend
Calling 988 will connect people in need to the Suicide Lifeline beginning July 16.
Shawn Mendes postpones his world tour, citing his 'mental health'
The 'Señorita' singer said he's reached a "breaking point."
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Man acquitted of murder because of insanity escapes hospital
A Travis County jury in 2014 found Alexander Scott Ervin, who is autistic, not guilty of murder by reason of insanity in Ray Scott Ervin’s death.
Gun debate missing from Texas hearings on Uvalde shooting
The bungled response to the attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead at Robb Elementary has infuriated the nation, and a recent wave of deadly mass shootings has renewed a push for more gun laws.
Texas Senate committee on Uvalde school shooting listens to public testimony
The special Texas Senate committee on the Uvalde school shooting is listening to public testimony today. Public testimony will be limited to 2 minutes per person.
Austin CBD business owner donates money, free products to veterans
The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Video shows Illinois officer, highway worker save man from jumping off bridge
Dramatic video captured by a dashcam in Massac County, Illinois, shows the moment a sheriff’s deputy and a highway worker saved a man as he tried to jump off a bridge.
Arizona teen saved from overdose by online gaming friend 5,000 miles away
A teenager from Queen Creek, Arizona was saved from an overdose after one of his online gamer friends from Europe called police to check in on him.