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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Yoga instructor offers mindfulness, calming tools for kids
ATX Yoga Girl founder Cynthia Bernard is participating in a free yoga series that sets to introduce mindfulness and calming tools to little ones.
ATX Yoga Girl founder Cynthia Bernard is participating in a free yoga series that sets to introduce mindfulness and calming tools to little ones.
Texas school shooting: Gov. Abbott calls for special legislative committees
According to the letter, the committees should be charged with examining and developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more.
According to the letter, the committees should be charged with examining and developing legislative recommendations on school safety, mental health, social media, police training, firearm safety, and more.
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises awareness for men's mental health, prostate cancer
Bikers gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer.
Bikers gathered in downtown Austin for the annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride to raise awareness for men's mental health and prostate cancer.
Woman shares story of overcoming addiction, homelessness with help from Salvation Army
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
A woman says she overcame addiction and homeless thanks to the support she received from the Austin Salvation Army.
What are the biggest mental health needs for veterans?
Sean Hanna with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a non-profit that encourages improved mental health policies, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the current mental health needs of veterans.
Sean Hanna with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a non-profit that encourages improved mental health policies, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the current mental health needs of veterans.
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.
Researchers who gauged "parental burnout" in dozens of countries around the world found American moms and dads were among those feeling most exhausted.
China Eastern Airlines crash that killed 132 may have been intentional: report
Chinese airliner crash led to Boeing 737-800s being grounded by China's four major airlines.
Chinese airliner crash led to Boeing 737-800s being grounded by China's four major airlines.
H-E-B opens its first wellness primary care clinic in Austin
H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12. The new clinic is located at 8601 South Congress Avenue.
H-E-B officially opened the H-E-B Wellness Primary Care Clinic on Thursday, May 12. The new clinic is located at 8601 South Congress Avenue.
Naomi Judd died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, daughter says
Naomi Judd died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to daughter Ashley Judd. Ashley appeared on "Good Morning America" to speak out about her mother's death.
Naomi Judd died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to daughter Ashley Judd. Ashley appeared on "Good Morning America" to speak out about her mother's death.
Most Americans feel short mental health breaks boost their well-being, survey finds
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
The study revealed that most moms struggle with their mental and emotional health and can't prioritize it because of their dual responsibilities of juggling their jobs and caring for others at home.
Black business owner asks for better healthcare, resources on Mother's Day
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.
Marsha Stephanson started Cater to Mom to make sure mothers have resources they need following the birth of their child.