US teachers being trained in mental health to help students in turmoil
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
The California Department of Education funds a program for mental health training for teachers for any school district requesting it. Experts warn of a mental health crisis facing children.
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.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Austin City Council might allow first responders to use low-THC cannabis by prescription
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
On Monday, Austin City Council’s Public Safety Committee took a closer look at allowing them to use low-THC cannabis by prescription, for PTSD and other conditions.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Austin woman working to save lives through therapy, mental wellness
Diana Anzaldua has started a petition for leaders at the federal level to officially declare March as National Women’s Mental Health Month.
Diana Anzaldua has started a petition for leaders at the federal level to officially declare March as National Women’s Mental Health Month.
Austin City Council approves resolution for Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center
Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.
Austin City Council approved a resolution directing the City Manager to present options on Texas' first Trauma Recovery Center, a victim-first solution to crime.
Austin-Travis County EMS Paramedic Practitioners Program expanding
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
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.
Road rage on the rise in Texas, AAA study says
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
If you do end up in a situation where a driver will not leave you alone it’s best to not handle it yourself and instead call the police.
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.
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.
Operation Lone Star marks one year amid controversy, allegations
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
Abbott's Operation Lone Star has been in place for one year at the Texas border. Some have said the operation has set back their income, education, and well-being.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel's cause of death revealed
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
"She was growing and becoming more successful each year of her life, and she was only just beginning. And if she had a choice, she would still be here with us today," Zoe Bethel's family said in a statement.
Admitted Santa Fe HS shooter still not competent to stand trial nearly 4 years later
Nearly four years after the Santa Fe High School shooting, the North Texas State Hospital reported that the defendant has not yet been restored to competency to stand trial, according to Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady.
Nearly four years after the Santa Fe High School shooting, the North Texas State Hospital reported that the defendant has not yet been restored to competency to stand trial, according to Galveston County Criminal District Attorney Jack Roady.
The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.
Your brain may live up to 15 seconds in the past, study finds
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Aberdeen discovered that the human brain shows images from seconds in the past, instead of an updated real-time picture.
Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Aberdeen discovered that the human brain shows images from seconds in the past, instead of an updated real-time picture.